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Bordered by the Midwestern states of Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois, as well as Lakes Michigan and Lake Superior, the "Dairy State" is best known historically for its acres of diary farms as well as lumber, mining and manufacturing.

Today, healthcare and education are also leading contributors to the economy with tourism another major industry - featuring five forest-covered national parks, beautiful lake resorts, and spectacularly scenic Door Peninsula extending off the state's eastern coast.

• Demographics : (Wisconsin Census Data)
  Major cities: Madison (capital), Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine
  Population : 5,556,506
  White : 90.1%
  Black, African American : 6.0%
  Hispanic : 4.5%
  High school graduates : 85.1%
  Bachelor's degree or higher : 22.4%
  Average household income: $46,142
  
  
• Crime : see Wisconsin Crime Rates 1960 - 2005
  
  
• Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Wisconsin - Compared to the rest of the country, Wisconsin's cost of living is 12.21% lower than the U.S. average
  
  
• Property Taxes : Wisconsin Tax Climate - Wisconsin's combined per capita collection amounts to $1,350, raking it 11th highest nationally.
  
  
• Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Wisconsin Real Estate
  Home ownership rate : 68.4%
  Average home price : $199,563
  Average travel time to work : 20.8 minutes
  
  
• Schools : see Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
  
  
• Weather : Generally warm in the summer and cold and snowy in the winter, Wisconsin snowfalls are especially heavy in areas prone to lake effect snows from nearby Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.

More about relocating to Wisconsin around the Web:

Moving to Wisconsin - Guide from the official state portal with Top Ten reasons for living in Wisconsin, links to cost of living calculators, housing & real estate costs, schools & childcare, jobs & employment, state tax information and related resources.

Milwaukee Relocation and Moving Information - Guide to jobs & employment, home buying & building, neighborhoods, local bus, rail & air transportation, area attractions, Milwaukee fun facts.

Madison, Wisconsin Official City website - One-stop browsing for information on housing assitance programs & other city services, city jobs & employment, maps & local bus routes, neighborhood guides, parks & libraries, and related resources.

Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Newcomers Website - Comprehensive resources for those considering a move to the city with information on cost of living, community services, schools, jobs & employment, housing & real estate, area & nearby attractions, arts & entertainment.

Living in Racine, Wisconsin - Helpful portal with links & information on local news, cultural and entertainment events, real estate, public libraries, parks, beaches and related guides.

Wisconsin Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

• Milwaukee : Journal Sentinel | Gazette
• Madison : Capital Times | Wisconsin State Journal
• Racine : Journal Times
• Green Bay : Press-Gazette

also see -> Wisconsin Beaches | Wisconsin Eviction Laws

Wisconsin Fall Foliage | Wisconsin Taxes | Wisconsin Tourism

Wisconsin Wine Tours | Christmas in Wisconsin