7 Safe and Affordable Places in Wisconsin

When looking for a new place to live, affordability and safety are two things that many people consider. However, affordable places are usually dangerous, and safe places are usually expensive. So what is a person to do if they want safety but can't afford an arm and a leg. That's where this video comes in! We're uncovering seven places in Wisconsin that are both safe and cheap.
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[@patriciaholloway]

They all look like nice places to live. Having fewer people and low crime rate is very appealing to me.

[@truth_hunter]

Yes, low crime rate is important to me I have PTSD. I moved abroad and I feel safer in Turkey than I did in US. But I’m coming back to Wisconsin because of friends and family.

[@erswnn]

I'm a resident of Wisconsin, 4 miles outside the 3rd largest town population, less than 1000 people, in this county. We view a couple of those on the list as undesirable given any of the named aspects of the cities mentioned such as crime. We have no crime. Litter is literally a big deal to us....drop your trash and we become a kicked hornets nest. It's beautiful, safe, inexpensive, very rural and comfortable. I retired here, on the young side for that, and keep very busy

[@marklangren3142]

Didn't Menasha flood recently

[@marklangren3142]

Jobs,

[@I_Love_Furbabies]

Hello. My husband and I are retired in S Nevada and wanting to move to Wisconsin after visiting his daughter,SIL, and young granddaughters in Janesville. They had moved there 2 1/2 yrs ago and totally love it…and so did we while on our visit. My husband is NJ born and raised and I’m California born and raised AND we both are small-town mentally and emotionally. We need this move…it’s time. I’m searching to buy and find myself asking anyone from WI lots of questions. Thank you for letting me share and for your comments.

[@truth_hunter]

@@I_Love_FurbabiesI was raised in Janesville. It’s a nice city. I’m abroad, but I’m hoping to move back soon.

[@wilpotocki2453]

I lived in Rhinelander and Sugar Camp, Wisconsin in the 70's. Both are nice communities with wonderful people. The Oneida county Courthouse with it green Tiffany glass dome is so beautiful especially at night all lit up. I left to go out of state for college and decided to stay in Texas, but as I grow older the Summers are becoming unbearable. Though I live in the beautiful Lake and Garden District if Dallas in the White Rock Lake area, I miss the natural beauty of Wisconsin. Yes, the winters can be harsh especially in the Northwoods, but living in town makes it easier. Wisconsin is just a nice place to live

[@glennso47]

I used to feel safe in Rockford until the beginning of March when my car was hot wired and stolen out of my driveway. I don’t feel so safe anymore.

[@davidvaladez4662]

Rockford is horrible! So glad I got out of that dumpster.

[@kicnbac]

I only go there when I have no choice

[@russ3752]

Moved out of Rockford twice because of crime. We are again living in Rockford and moving to Alabama shores permanently now again because of crime and idiocy of democrats destroying this state . Democrats sacrificing American citizens for illegal foreign nationals to cheat on elections.

[@I_Love_Furbabies]

I’m sorry you had to deal with the crap of Rockford. It is a toilet full of crime I’m reading….I’m in the Las Vegas area of Nevada and it’s 100% the exact same thing. Prayers.

[@bohd3]

Small towns really are the best place to live imho so thank you for this. Steven’s Point sounds great for my family at just the right size and amenities.

[@Swickyy.]

Sorry I can’t keep a straight face when they tried pronouncing “Menasha” Lol

[@cyclingxventures]

appreciate your hard work putting this together for those interested in WI...ty :) Subbed!

[@Hardwareman1343]

I had an aunt that lived in Neenah and Menasha well as Stockbridge. I’ve been all around Lake Winnebago. I love the area.

[@terence4427]

As always, nice video.

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

Thanks!

[@zubairrazzaq6271]

One of the greatest video out there on Midwest and state of Illinois wisconsin-ohio and others great work by the whole team❤❤❤❤❤

[@Olivia54984]

MenASHa...DeePier... Those WI place names will get you every time...Definitely overlooked was Beloit, changed for the better the last 20 years.

[@RavenLuna89]

Being in Janesville, I am not hating on Beloit but I think Janesville has less Crime than Beloit unless we are only talking about Beloit Township. Yes Beloit Township is nice.

[@truth_hunter]

@@RavenLuna89yep, even people that live in Beloit don’t feel safe when it’s nighttime in certain areas. Janesville is much safer, but this world is so crazy things can change. But Janesville is much safer than many cities in US.

[@fozzybear9114]

Propeety taxes ARE OUT OF CONTROL IN WI

[@MilwaukeeMentalMentality]

Cold Winters? Light up that fire pit! Nearly every home in these areas have or you’ll have installed, a nice indoor fire place. Lots of outdoor fun year round if you’re willing to spend time doing it. Every family member will want to vacation at your place too! Everyone from Milwaukee gets excited about an “Upnorth” visit. Dozens of lakes, trails and hunting!!

[@loriannwulf8697]

Hi I really enjoyed your Video. The quality was good, the content was excellent. I am looking for exactly the information you have me. I found the video very helpful and I made a list of my favorite of your favorites and I'll be looking today online. Thank you ☺️ I'm from Chicago now living in AZ looking for me summer getaway.

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

I'm glad I could help!

[@johnfenske9339]

Lived in Badger State for many years. Love these visits to communities I am not that familiar with. Only thing I would ask, is that you ask a native Wisconsinite for proper pronunciation of some of these city names, such as Menasha and DePere ... thanks again 🙂

[@kicnbac]

I live around 25 miles from Monroe. It's a nice little town

[@theot4077]

Very well done, tho it appears the clock was pushing you. I will repeat, your presentation is much appreciated, and thank you.

[@SkidMark5150]

About a decade ago I dreamed about moving to Wisconsin. We used to own a property in Edgerton and I know Janesville like the back of my hand pretty much.

[@heybeerdan1820]

One caution on this video: Some of the scenic drone views do not represent the specific area being spoken about. One example: In the DePere segment, a view of the river with a rail line running alongside it is definitely not the Fox River in the DePere area. Otherwise, as a Badger born and bred (and St. Norbert grad), I enjoyed the piece.

[@Wolf1036]

These are all nice places to live. However, I prefer towns half the size of those in the article. I’ve been in all of the communities in the article but as I said I much prefer those in the 3,000-6,000 population size. Some that I likes as I traveled in my job during my working years were Ripon, Waupaca, Mayville, Chilton, New Holstine, Sauk City, Richland Center and several others that are even , in my opinion better places to live and be engaged in the community. My top three were Mayville, Waupaca, and Ripon.

[@SteveV2023]

Born and raised in DePere, please pernounce it correctly! Its a beautiful city.

[@lorenzell3104]

I live in one of these towns. Nice short review. But keep in mind they showed pictures of summer. Winter is tough this far north. Its long and cold. Winter stretches into march, and its gloomy and cold all winter long.

[@dodgingrain3695]

lol, last time I checked winter officially ends March 21st so that would be appropriate. But yes, winter gets tiring around here, the constant cloud covered sky and low temps are a drain.

[@erictaylor5112]

March? It snowed last week on April 5th…

[@truth_hunter]

Winters are harsh and can last as long as mid April. The winters have been unusual for many years. When I was a child if it didn’t snow before my birthday it would absolutely snow on my birthday. I remember one winter it snowed in October 1 day and it did melt quickly then after Christmas it snowed and the snow stayed until mid April. My birthday is November 10th, but past few years no snow before or on my birthday.

[@alanmorrison3598]

Menasha is pronounced like the Nash automobile..

[@jimfuchs8206]

LaCrosse

[@pammyla66]

My husband is from Wausau Wisconsin his family still lives there

[@Jenny_Rose_]

My fiancé and I are considering moving there. Looks affordable and safe. Is it? Safety is big for us but budget isn’t very big unfortunately. We’d like to buy a manufactured home in a year or two in general area

[@I_Love_Furbabies]

@@Jenny_Rose_we want to move there in WI too and safety is big for us also. Best luck for you both.

[@I_Love_Furbabies]

We are both retired and searching looking wanting to move in that area. Safety and friendly people are essential. Thank you.

[@joesmith7427]

U need to have the towns listed on the play line with the white ball. That way we can see what town u r goin to talk about before you do! Maybe google can turn on that feature for u.

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

I intentionally turn off chapters to keep from having my view time impacted.

[@truth_hunter]

Yes, I was looking for that.

[@jimashley5796]

Men ah sha⁉️I would assume she’s never been there. Good thing she didn’t pick Cudahy or Waukesha. Oh well, Wisconsin has a lot of challenging city names. Then there is Two Rivers, pronounced Trivers by the locals.

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

I can pronounce Waukesha. And Menominee and Manitowoc. :-)

[@paultomaszewski1964]

@@StuckInTheKernfield But Menasha has a short "a" sound, that's what he was getting at. By the way, no one ever mentions property taxes in these videos. Maybe add them in as well.

[@chrismodski6284]

Interesting! I like the list - slightly different approach than some other Wisco "best of" lists. Some surprises in there, such as New London! LOL. Not to be the grammar police, but also, not for nothing: In the Stevens Point section, Schmeeckle is pronounced /shmeek-lee/ not /schmeek-ul/. And in "Menasha," the middle syllable doesn't get an umlaut sound - it gets rendered like the NA in "nanny." Say it like the locals ;)

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

But if I pronounced things like the locals, you wouldn't have anything to complain about. :-)

[@ardi3363]

She also mispronounced De Pere! I was a Point native but foolishly left! My dream is to be back there one day to live out the rest of my days!

[@glennso47]

I am curious about Beloit and the Janesville area.

[@ballistic350]

Pretty trashy... fox valley is probably cleanest of all wi small cities

[@RavenLuna89]

​@ballistic350 Janesville isn't that small it's 65k. That's the size of a suburban city in a metropolitan area. So ya its going to have its issues but there is way less issues here compared to where I moved from. My only complaint about Janesville is that there isn't entertainment options for kids.

[@truth_hunter]

@@RavenLuna89yeah, when I was growing up there where more things to do as a kid and teenager. I’m 44 years old and things have changed so much not many options for activities for kids and teenagers. It’s like you have to plan something or come up with creative ways to have fun.

[@RavenLuna89]

@truth_hunter I'm curious to what is going into the mall exactly.

[@fulton92503]

Good as normal

[@bobbylee9727]

In the early eighties I was in Menasha and gagged due to the air pollution caused by the paper mills. That same year when I was in Stevens Point I could not wait to leave due to the barrage of college beer drinkers invading the down town bars. The other towns I've been to and they're OK, although the real estate companies have conspired to raise the cost of home ownership ...

[@thewheel2023]

Wi. Is cool and very cold also if I leave the land of Lincoln it will be for warmer climates. Still very cool content thank you for sharing.

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

Thanks for watching!

[@senna1023]

going to move in 5 years to the elkhart lake area for retirement.

[@dodgingrain3695]

Bruummmmm..... Brumm. Best part of that area is the track and the town is something special too.

[@ballistic350]

Sturgeon bay is all tourist. Not good to live ... my fav wi city to live would be oshkosh

[@jonathanhess4735]

Men-ash-a

[@robertwollenberg1698]

Terrible, absolutely terrible. I live here and would not recommend it to anybody. Don't move here. :)

[@JoeGitzoo]

Hayward Wisconsin the meth capital of America. The sheriff and Da just built a new lab. It was a community project the schools had banquets to get cash for the lab .

[@tomstrainterminal]

Was this video sponsored by the Fox Valley CHamber of commerce??

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

I don't get sponsors. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dodgingrain3695]

Agreed, the video missed most of the state.

[@jeromezielinski8773]

Hartford Wi . My Ex lives there , so that kills this town for me , and makes it a NOT to go to ....

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

🤣🤣🤣

[@owenzmortgage8273]

Names? Keep the names on screen,

[@dodgingrain3695]

lol, De Pere is pronounced De Pier

[@StuckInTheKernfield]

Not in French.

[@sunshineb-d5006]

Beautiful places are any of these cities diversity? In race.

[@annahgibbus8]

Just Google the demographics of any city. My adorable little Wisconsin city isn't listed here. We have 3000 people no litter, people are very kind, English is everybody's first language. I purposely picked my little city for the non diversity. 91.94% White, 2 or more races 4.24%, Native Americans 2.98% & other race 0.49%. Milwaukee is the place to go for diversity.

[@truth_hunter]

Wisconsin isn’t as diverse as Georgia. It seems like the southern states have more diversity. I never heard of any hate crimes in Wisconsin over races.

[@markkalfahs1047]

...the REAL twin cities: Neenah and Menasha (thanks to all of you who corrected this person's mispronunciation of Menasha)...