Another notable thing is that Three Lakes is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.
Because of many things, Three Lakes is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Three Lakes really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Three Lakes perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
As is often the case in a small town, Three Lakes doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Three Lakes are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 35.27% of adults in Three Lakes have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Three Lakes in 2022 was $31,051, which is low income relative to Wisconsin, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $124,204 for a family of four. However, Three Lakes contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Three Lakes home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Three Lakes residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Three Lakes include German, Irish, English, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Three Lakes is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Slavic languages.
