THE BEST PLACE TO BE? IN WISCONSIN®
One thing Wisconsin’s regions all have in common is how unique they are. Every community in Wisconsin holds its own individual charm and characteristics, making our state one of the best options for those looking to live and work in a place that fits their lifestyle.
Hunters and anglers find happiness and sport within recreational playgrounds of forests, streams and lakes while outdoor fitness enthusiasts bike and hike the trails that are woven throughout our landscape. Families make memories at one of our many public parks, festivals and community events while ambitious doers take advantage of our superior education—from advancing science and technology programs to trade apprenticeships. Others embrace the city life, where days full of the busy shuffle of ambitious ideas turn to nights of dining and laughter at one of the best restaurants in the Midwest. Regardless of what you’re looking for, one of our safe, vibrant neighborhoods is a good place to start being more you.
HAVE A LOOK IN WISCONSIN®
Charming small-town living with close proximity to major metro areas
Education, culture-rich communities and $1 billion in yearly research
Lake Michigan, old world charm and craft beer and Wisconsin’s largest city
Scenic landscape, high qualify of life and an abundance of recreational activities
Extraordinary quality of life, outdoor recreation and business-friendly communities
Impactful careers, family living and recreational opportunities galore
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
Recreational playgrounds, safe neighborhoods and a small-town feel
DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S REGIONS
Each region offers a slightly different mix of all that's great in Wisconsin.
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SOUTHEAST
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COOLEST
MILWAUKEE NAMED THE MIDWEST'S COOLEST CITY
Vogue
TOP 5
CITY FOR RECENT GRADS, MILWAUKEE
ZipRecruiter
TOP 30
CITY TO START A BUSINESS, MILWAUKEE
Inc Magazine
CENTRAL
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ABUNDANCE
VARIETY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, BIKING, CAMPING)
OVER 90%
OF GINSENG GROWN IN THE US COMES FROM WISCONSIN
corn.agronomy.wisc.edu
CONNECTED
MASSIVE LABOR SHED WITH A SKILLED LABOR FORCE OF MORE THAN 315,000
NORTH
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FOREST PRODUCTS
ABUNDANT TIMBER PRODUCTION
CONNECTED
AIRPORTS AND HIGHWAYS CONNECTING COMMERCE AND PEOPLE
OUTDOOR
CAMPING, FISHING, SNOWMOBILING
NORTHEAST
HAVE A LOOK IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN
9TH
BEST CITY FOR WORKING PARENTS, OSHKOSH
SmartAsset, 2018
2ND
BEST PLACE TO RAISE KIDS, APPLETON
SmartAsset, 2018
TOP TEN
THREE OF THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN WISCONSIN
Culture Trip
SOUTHWEST
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SMALL TOWN LIVING
CLOSE TO BIG CITIES
#2 LARGEST
OUTDOOR THEATER IN THE NATION DEVOTED TO CLASSICS- AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE
American Players Theatre
47 MILES
CHEESE COUNTRY MULTI VEHICLE-USE RECREATION TRAIL
NORTHWEST
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NATURAL BEAUTY
ABUNDANT AND SPECTACULAR NATURAL RESOURCES
VIBRANT
VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITH A "SMALL TOWN" FEEL
QUALITY OF LIFE
UNCONGESTED LIFESTYLE, YEAR-ROUND RECREATION
SOUTH CENTRAL
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#1
TECH TALENT MOMENTUM MARKET
CBRE
BEST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOWN
NCAA
#1
COMMUNITY PROGRESS INDEX
AngelouEconomics
WEST CENTRAL
HAVE A LOOK IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN
MUSIC HOTSPOT
COUNTRY JAM AND EAUX CLAIRES MUSIC FESTIVALS
TOP FIVE
LA CROSSE AMONG MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE
Livability.com
THIRD
FITTEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY, EAU CLAIRE
Fitbit.com
HOW OUR CITIES RANK
Wisconsin is consistently ranked at the top, from health care and cost of living to career opportunities and industry development.
#3
BEST CITY TO LAUNCH A CAREER IN 2017Realtor.com.
3 TOP 10
DREAM CITIES: APPLETON, RACINE AND GREEN BAYGoodCall, 2017
3
FITTEST CITIES IN THE COUNTRYfitbit.com
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FIND A CAREER
MY WISCONSIN STORY
Our residents are some of the happiest and most ambitious people in the nation—but don’t just take our word for it. Take theirs.
“Choosing Wisconsin was a perfect fit for our company, and part of it was the people that live in the great state of Wisconsin. We're able to travel very easily..beautiful scenery...every place you go the people are very polite, well-mannered, respect other people...Life is great. We've travelled the whole world and when we come back home there is no place like Wisconsin.”
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