Paragon Relocation Presents America’s Hidden Treasures: Small Towns with Big Personalities

Paragon Relocation

Presents

Big Personalities

America’s Hidden Treasures -

Small Towns with

Paragon helps our diverse client base move their employees all over the world, including to

locations in the U.S. that are not very well-known, but have a lot of character and heart.

Welcome to

Main Street America in

Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit, Wisconsin Known as the “Gateway to Wisconsin,” Beloit is a quaint town located in Rock County in the southern-most region of Wisconsin, about 76 miles from Madison and 96 miles from Chicago, Illinois. As you stroll through Beloit, much of its history is revealed and meticulously preserved for future generations to enjoy.

History

• From the Native American historical sites dating back to AD 700, to the notable Beloit College established in 1846 before Wisconsin became a state, living history runs through everyday life here in Beloit.

• Prominent Americans who have made a significant mark on our country have also touched Beloit, including one of our most celebrated presidents, Abraham Lincoln, as well as the world-renowned adventurer, Roy Chapman Andrews, the original “Indiana Jones.”

Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit, Wisconsin Things for Transferees To Do • Skydiving and other air-borne adventures

• Welty Environmental Center

• Numerous historical museums, as well as the Angel Museum, which is in the Guinness Book of World Records

• Auto raceway, golf and horseback riding

• Beloit Snapper Baseball - class A affiliate of the Oakland A’s

Beloit, Wisconsin Things for Transferees To Do • Riverfront attractions for the whole family

• Art galleries, theatre and symphony performances

• Lakes, rivers and parks for outdoor fun and year-around sports

• Winter fun, including snowmobiling, sledding and ice skating

• Numerous community events, including Festival on the Rock

K-12 Education • The Beloit area has two school districts, Beloit and Beloit

Turner

• Both districts offer pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, all within a variety of school settings, and include advanced technology, AP programs, sports and after school enrichment clubs

• Beloit public schools spend approximately $12,811 annually per student (the U.S. average is $12,435)

• Student/teacher ratio is low -16 students per classroom

• Numerous private schools also available

Beloit, Wisconsin

Higher Education • Beloit College is a liberal arts and sciences college founded in

1846 and offers more than 50 majors and 37 minors (or students can create their own program) and the average class size is 15 students

• Blackhawk Technical College offers associate degrees and certificate, diploma and apprenticeship programs

• Concordia University – Beloit offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees and certificates

• University of Wisconsin – Rock County offers associate and bachelor’s degrees and certificate programs

Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit, Wisconsin

Climate • Rainfall 33.7 inches/year

• Snowfall 33.5 inches/year

• Precipitation days 125/year

• Sunny days 189/year

• Average July high 84 ο F

• Average January low 10.8ο F

Statistics • Population 36,943

• Median age 33 years

• Median household income $36, 500

• Median home cost is $86,000, with a 2% appreciation

• Median gross rent $705

• Overall Cost of Living Index: 85 (U.S. average is 100)

Beloit, Wisconsin

Paragon Relocation is proud to have helped our clients move

more than 463 employees (and counting) to the Beloit,

Wisconsin area.

Paragon’s mission statement, “to provide an extraordinary

customer experience, one family at a time,” is the sole

driver of our organization and why we approach all client

engagements with a commitment to customer

focus, quality, innovation and flexibility.

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