Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$936
Population
15,767
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A tranquil lakeside community with Wisconsin’s biggest cities at your fingertips
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Beaver Dam is a small and secluded city on the shore of Lake Beaver Dam in southeastern Wisconsin. The community is positioned about thirty minutes from Fond du Lac, an hour from Madison, and ninety minutes from Milwaukee, putting you within easy day trip distance of three of Wisconsin’s biggest cities.
Historic architecture dots the landscape, from colorful Victorian homes to vintage downtown storefronts to the iconic Williams Free Library, which claims to be the first library in America to feature open stacks. The local rental market features a diverse selection of offerings ranging from budget-friendly apartments to converted factory lofts, allowing you to find the perfect spot to fit your tastes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,399
Average: $73,288
Education
3,060
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,006
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Beaver Dam has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Beaver Dam, WI is $460 for a studio, $936 for one bedroom, $1,169 for two bedrooms, and $1,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beaver Dam has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$936/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Beaver Dam, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Prairie View Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
114 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
333 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,112 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,112 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
62 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.