Our Community

The City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2020 Census population 69,421) is a vibrant regional center for education, business, services, and culture, serving western Wisconsin. Covering 34 square miles, Eau Claire is conveniently linked by air and the interstate system to major markets in the upper Midwest. Located along the I-94 corridor in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire is less than two hours away from Minneapolis/St. Paul and just under three hours from Madison. Eau Claire boasts strong retail outlets, state-of-the-art regional medical facilities, educational institutions, and high-tech manufacturing operations. Top employers in the area include the Mayo Clinic Health System, Nestle USA, Menards’ corporate headquarters, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, consistently ranked one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest.

Eau Claire’s growing downtown area is a significant economic engine with approximately 600 businesses employing approximately 12,000 individuals. The City’s low costs of living and housing coupled with its strong economic outlook positions Eau Claire for continued growth. Its picturesque setting on the banks of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers is on full display among the City’s many beautiful parks and trails, creating a 28-mile network for walking and cycling. Well-preserved historic neighborhoods add to the City’s charm. Residents enjoy a wide variety of year-round sporting events, thanks to four distinct seasons. Swimming, biking, boating, golfing, hunting, fishing, skating, and cross- country skiing are just a few of the activities that attract visitors to the area.

Showcasing the Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire is also a cultural center with a rich and diverse array of arts, music, and entertainment events. The Blue Ox Music Festival, Country Jam, Jazz Fest, Music in the Park, and Tuesday Night Blues represent a sample of Eau Claire’s lively music scene.

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Eau Claire is consistently ranked one of the most affordable, liveable, and coolest "little cities" in the nation. 

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