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Southwest Jones is all about proximity
Just west of the Wisconsin River corridor, Southwest Jones is a mixed-use community that blends the city’s industry with historical residential streets. Bordered by some of Wausau’s most frequented thoroughfares—Thomas Street and Route 51—the community isn’t known for its quiet but for its proximity to downtown events, public schools and local haunts. Homes dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries line gridded, numbered avenues connecting to bike lanes that take cyclists into the city's heart. Sprawling green spaces with family-friendly amenities surround Marathon County Park immediately north, home of the Wisconsin Valley Fair. From vintage homes to convenient transportation and regional annual events, Southwest Jones offers a glimpse into the Wausau lifestyle.
The fall colors burst through the Wausau neighborhood of Southwest Jones.
Enjoy a bike ride through Marathon Park.
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Gridded residential streets on the southwest side
Southwest Jones was mostly settled between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, represented today by rows of houses predating the 1950s. This active community is compact with ranch-style homes, bungalows and Colonial-inspired architecture priced between $85,000 and $370,000, slightly below average for Wausau. Sidewalks weave between gridded residential streets, flanked by fenced-in yards sprouting shrubs and foliage. Given the neighborhood's age, detached garages come standard. Homes near the thoroughfares of Thomas Street and Route 51 are closest to the action, passed daily by commuters making their way through the city. Meanwhile, those closer to Big Rib River are more likely to experience flooding.
Homes line Thomas Street, a major thoroughfare of Southwest Jones.
Colonial inspired architecture can be found throughout Southwest Jones.
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Walking to G.D. Jones Elementary School
Students attend the Wausau School District, beginning at G.D. Jones Elementary, which earns a B-minus on Niche and provides an on-site four-year-old kindergarten and early childhood center. Many families are within walking distance of G.D. Jones and Holy Name Catholic School, a private option enrolling K-8. John Muir Middle School earns a B-plus and provides after-school programming, including STEM programs, community service opportunities and arts activities. Students wrap up at Wausau West High School, which earns an A-minus. After decades of rivalry with Wausau East, athletes at Wausau West will begin participating in the Big Rivers Wisconsin Valley Conference in 2024. All three public institutions earn high scores in diversity and administration.
Students can attend John Muir MIddle School.
Older students from Southwest Jones may attend Wasau West High School.
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Dining with a ghost at the Wausau Mine Company
Route 51 stretches west of Southwest Jones, where the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company offers a full bar, "Beer of the Day," live music and classic American fare. Big-box stops like Home Depot, Menards and Festival Foods line the strip farther north. Over on Stewart Avenue, the Wausau Mine Company is an Italian-American family restaurant styled as a gold mine shaft. Rumor has it that the eatery is haunted by a 20th-century German immigrant nicknamed Virgil, who sits beside unassuming guests in their booths. However, those seeking a true local haunt can stop by Nueske's at Gulliver's Landing. Crossing the Route 29 bridge at twilight, it's hard to miss the bright red neon sign that reads "Gulliver's." Giant plastic fish hang from the ceiling inside, apt for the weekly Friday Fish Fry.
Wausau Mine Company is designed to look like a mine, perfect for a family outing.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. brew their beer in house.
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Navigating Southwest Jones
Wausau’s Metro Ride bus service provides walkable bus stops throughout Southwest Jones, accompanied by a bike lane on Thomas Street, taking riders 2 miles northeast into Downtown Wausau. The lane intersects with the River Edge Parkway, a paved trail set apart from street traffic that parallels the Wisconsin River. Farther west, cyclists can cross the river to Rib Mountain via the Hummingbird Road bridge, where scenic waterfront views give way to a mountainous horizon line. The park itself is home to Granite Peak Ski Resort, along with trails for various skill levels woven throughout. The nearest emergency room is at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 3 miles northwest past Route 51. Commuters rely on State Route 29 for the 97-mile drive to Green Bay. Those heading out of state typically fly out of Central Wisconsin Airport, 15 miles south on Interstate 39.
Bus stops can be found all throughout Southwest Jones.
Bike lanes are found throughout Southwest Jones.
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Marathon Park’s amphitheater and festival grounds
At the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Park Boulevard, Three “M” Park was aptly named after the 3M manufacturing plant in the neighborhood next door. Residents can walk to the park’s baseball diamonds and playground or check out the steep sledding hill in the winter. DC Everest County Park sits immediately south on a peninsula bordering the Wisconsin River. The 12-acre green space provides boat launches, kayak rentals, a floating fishing pier and even a bait and tackle shop on the premises. Less than a mile north, Marathon Park spans 78 acres of ball courts, walking trails, playgrounds and baseball diamonds. The park’s brand-new amphitheater has a seating capacity of nearly 10,000, hosting local and national performers throughout the summer. However, the largest draw is the festival grounds, home of the Wisconsin Valley Fair.
Some of Southwest Jones includes industrial corridors, like this 3M plant.
D C Everest Park has some beautiful vistas of the Wisconsin River.
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Concerts on the Square, Concert in the Clouds
Many of Wausau’s vibrant annual events take place downtown, particularly at the 400 Block. Situated 2 miles from Southwest Jones, this renovated city square hosts “Concerts on the Square,” a summer music series that attracts over 2,000 guests from June through August. The series overlaps with Fern Island’s Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, a two-day music festival in mid-August featuring national blues musicians and a variety of food vendors. Art exhibits and performances spread across various locations throughout the city for Wausau’s ARTrageous Weekend. Those following the circuit are even granted free bus fare to each spot, including the Woodson Art Museum and Center for the Visual Arts. Those heading south to Rib Mountain can even catch a Concert in the Clouds at the Rib Mountain Amphitheater—a small-scale Wisconsinite version of Colorado’s Red Rocks.
Southwest Jones is a few minutes from downtown Wausau, where many events take place.
Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art houses a regional gallery showcasing contemporary art.
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Parks in this Area
D C Everest Park
Marathon Park
Three "M" Park
Riverside Park
DC Everest County Park
Transit
Airport
Central Wisconsin
19 min drive
Bus
Rosecrans St. & 21st Ave.
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Rosecrans St. & 21st Place
Bus
3rd Ave. & Bopf St.
Bus
Cleveland Ave. & Adrian St.
Bus
Bopf St. & 9th Ave.
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6th Ave. & Bopf St.
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17th Ave. & Bopf St.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest Jones
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Jones Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Jones, Wausau sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Jones, Wausau over the last 12 months is $329,000, up 76% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,131
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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