Momentum West Service Area

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Strategically located near the Twin Cities but with a lower cost of doing business and a pro-business environment. Momentum West Wisconsin is attracting businesses to the region who would benefit from the local skilled workforce and supportive ecosystem. 

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Population

Total Population

531,143

Population
Growth Rate

0.40%

Median Age

41

Diversity Index

23.400

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing & Income

Households

215,076

Total Housing Units

238,716


Owner Occupied

156,590

Renter Occupied

58,486

Vacant

23,640

Median Home Value

$325,739


Average Home Value

$371,683

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.77%

Income Projection

Median Household

$82,355 $93,623


Average Household

$107,034 $121,521


Per Capita

$43,589 $49,964

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

20,527

Total Employed

234,459

Workers 16+

262,608

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2,468

Employed

43,369

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1,013

Employed

30,309

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

1,770

Employed

27,921

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

552

Employed

21,059

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

1,578

Employed

19,711

2026 Building Matl / Garden Equip

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Businesses

267

Employed

18,365

Some
High School

11,931

Graduated
High School

96,170

Associates
Degree

57,501

Bachelor's
Degree

79,732

Graduate
Degree

36,999

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

176,875

Non-Resident Commuters

55,324

Drive Alone

197,099

Carpooled

19,850

Public

917

Work At Home

33,401

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31