The Village of Combined Locks is a small, vibrant community nestled in the Heart of the Valley along the Fox River.  The community's heritage is linked to the river, and the paper mill that was built on its banks in the late 1800's.  Both the Village and the original paper making facility were named for the combined boat locks that skirted the Fox River shoreline.


To those who call Combined Locks home, the special qualities this quiet Village has to offer are obvious.It's a place where friendly neighbors say hello as you stroll past with the dog... a place where your kids can have fun, play safely, and attend quality schools.It's a place where Village services are provided at a cost that is among the lowest of Fox Cities incorporated communities. In addition, the Village consistently boasts one of the lowest effective tax rates in all the Fox Cities.
 
It's a place close to major avenues of transportation yet insulated from high traffic... within minutes of the Tri-County expressway and Highway 41, yet far enough removed to provide quiet and uncongested streets.
Quite simply, Combined Locks is home to residents who appreciate all that small town living has to offer.

VARIETY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES

As members of the Fox Cities community, residents of Combined Locks benefit from a strong area job market.  The Fox Cities' economy has remained consistently strong and has earned a ranking among the nation's top 50 manufacturing centers. According to a recent study, there were nearly 180,000 non-farm wage and salary employees working in the Fox Cities metro area.  Nationally recognized manufacturers of a variety of products including welders, fire trucks, farm machinery, paper, and iron castings have their businesses located in the Fox Cities.  16 area companies employ more than 1,000 people.
When it comes to finding employment, Combined Locks residents are only minutes away from a variety of job opportunities throughout the Valley.

NUMBEROUS RECREATIONAL INTERESTS

No matter what your interest or taste might be, Combined Locks offers its residents a variety of recreational opportunities.  Sporting events range from local school athletics to professional baseball and football teams within easy driving distance.  For music lovers, local school band recitals, city concerts in the park, or performances by the Fox Valley Symphony meet any musical taste. From swimming to biking, golfing to tennis, boating to ice skating, shopping to dining, movies to theater performances... Combined Locks residents have access to a wide variety of recreational interests.

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FOR A FRIENDLY, DOWN HOME LIFESTYLE SECOND TO NONE... IT ALL COMES TOGETHER IN COMBINED LOCKS