Housing

Community Profile

Eau Claire, Wisconsin provides a diverse range of housing options, from historic homes nestled in charming neighborhoods to modern apartments in its bustling downtown districts. Through a mix of affordable housing initiatives and upscale developments, the city aims to foster a sense of belonging and community for all of its residents living in the region.

$253,738

Median Home Value

17%

Lower Value Than WI

$1,132

Average Monthly Rent

96

Housing Affordability Index

23.9%

Income to Mortgage

30,449

Total Housing Units

$253,738

Median Home Value

17%

Lower Value Than WI

$1,132

Average Monthly Rent

96

Housing Affordability Index

23.9%

Income to Mortgage

30,449

Total Housing Units

Housing Unit Growth

320003200030000300002800028000260002600024000240002548328383304493111620002000201020102024202420282028

Mortgage As % Salary

500050004000400030003000200020001000100000689490528901123428463<10%<10%10-19%10-19%20-29%20-29%30-39%30-39%40-49%40-49%>50%>50%

Household Income

Income Percent
<$15,000
6.2%
$15,000 – $24,999
8.4%
$25,000 – $34,999
7.3%
$35,000 – $49,999
13.1%
$50,000 – $74,999
20.3%
$75,000 – $99,999
11.9%
$100,000 – $149,999
18.5%
$150,000 – $199,999
8.9%
>$200,000
5.4%

Year Property Built (%)

17.827399.66.6Before 1939Before 19391940-691940-691970-991970-992000-092000-092010-242010-24404030302020101000

Home Values

>$50K
$50K-$149K
$150K-$249K
$250K-$399K
$400K-$749K
$750K-$1M+
3.0%11.0%36.0%35.0%13.0%

Gross Rent

Rent Range Percent
<$100-$499
6.9%
$500-$749
18.1%
$750-$999
33.4%
$1,000-$1,249
21.5%
$1,250-$1,499
10.1%
$1,500-$1,999
7.9%
$2,000-$2,499
1.3%
$2,500-$2,999
0.2%
>$3,000
0.6%

Home Ownership

Own
Rent
45.0%55.0%

Vacant Housing Units

8008006006004004002002000027966574113111393For SaleFor SaleFor RentFor RentSold, Not OccupiedSold, Not OccupiedRented, Not OccupiedRented, Not OccupiedSeasonalSeasonalOtherOther

Source: Esri Community Analytics Software (2025)

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