Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Selah Vie Bistro & Coffee Cottage
Coffee Shop
Table on Main
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Blind Munchies Coffehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Falls Theater
Cinema
UWRF Observatory
Attraction
Ames Gallery
Art Gallery
Falon's Nest
Theatre Arts
Kinnickinnic River Theater
Theatre Arts
Melvin Wall Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
St. Croix Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (19) A-
Shooter Bar
Bar
Bo's n' Mine
Bar
Mell's Bar
Bar
Bro's Bar and Grill
Bar
Main Streeter
Bar
Lazy River
Bar
Emma's Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Erberts & Gerberts
Fast Food
Divine Liquor
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
St. Croix Lanes
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Hometown Liquor Dick's Plus
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
River Falls Masonic Lodge
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
River Falls Moose Lodge Family Center #594
Community Centre
Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) B
Grateful Bread
Bakery
Whole Earth Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Family Fresh
Grocery Store
Dick's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
Veteran's Park
Park
Mound Park
Park
Mound Park
Park
Golf View West Park
Park
Tri-Angels Park
Playground
Hoffman Park
Park
Golf View Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Glen Park
Park
West Dale Park
Park
Golf View East Park
Park
Brandon's Park
Park
Wells Park
Park
Boulder Ridge Park
Park
Highview Meadows Park
Park
Shops (17) A-
AT&T
Electronics
Bojons Flowers
Florist
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser
CrankWorx
Bicycle
Gemini Jewelers
Fashion
Donna's Hair Fashions
Hairdresser
Holiday Station Stores
Convenience Store
Econofoods
Convenience Store
Freddy's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
BP Amoco
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Sears Hometown
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in River Falls.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in River Falls is 101/100 - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A+

River Falls crime rates are 658 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
600 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
58 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in River Falls is $62,786 - which is 15% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$62,786 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
River Falls Fire Department
Fire Station
UW-River Falls Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
River Falls Area Hospital
Hospital
Vibrant Health Family Clinics
Doctor
Midwest Dental
Dentist
River Falls Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

River Falls home prices are $222,300 - which is 33% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$222,300 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A-

The River Falls graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (7) A+
St Bridget Parish School
Greenwood Elementary
Meyer Middle
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Westside Elementary
Rocky Branch Elementary
Heartland Montessori School
High Schools (2) F
Renaissance Charter Academy
River Falls High
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ratings A+

River Falls has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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River Falls, WI Area Guide

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River Falls Area Facts

  • River Falls has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • River Falls crime rates are 61% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in River Falls is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average

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River Falls Wisconsin: Family Friendly Environment 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I experienced an awesome time while living in River Falls Wisconsin. The city falls within both Pierce and St. Croix counties. River Falls is close to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan district. The suburban town has high employment and housing prospects. The cost of living h ...Read More ere is fairly low and the city is relevantly safe. River Falls houses the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Chippewa Valley Technical College. The county has a public school system in place that is above average across the nation.

Some of the best areas in River Falls Wisconsin surround the Kinnickinnic River which flows through the downtown central area of town. This area encompasses shopping, dining, and business districts. There are grandiose parks in the vicinity that offer walking, biking, and camping trails. It also has a multitude of recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The city is breathtaking during certain seasons. The weather can be daunting in winter. River Falls is very welcoming and family oriented. It is a great place to settle down and grow a family. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in River Falls? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veteran's Park
      Mound Park
      Mound Park
      Golf View West Park
      Tri-Angels Park
      Hoffman Park
      Golf View Park
      Tower Park

      Entertainment

      Falls Theater
      UWRF Observatory
      Ames Gallery
      Falon's Nest
      Kinnickinnic River Theater
      Melvin Wall Amphitheatre
      St. Croix Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Shooter Bar
      Bo's n' Mine
      Mell's Bar
      Bro's Bar and Grill
      Main Streeter
      Lazy River
      Emma's Bar
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in River Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in River Falls.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in River Falls? The cost of living in River Falls is 101/100 - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin.
      River Falls
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in River Falls? River Falls crime rates are 658, which are 61% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      658 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 152

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -58%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in River Falls? The median income in River Falls is $62,786 which is 15% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $62,78613% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,9273% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is River Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      River Falls Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Vibrant Health Family Clinics

      A+ Housing

      What are River Falls home prices? River Falls home prices are $222,300 - which is 33% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $222,30020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8966% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does River Falls have good schools? The River Falls graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is River Falls a good place to live? River Falls has an overall rating of 91% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      1 total surveys

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