Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Chilton
Chilton, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$878
Population
3,698
Renter Mix
38% Rent
An old-school town with excellent outdoor recreation facilities
Rural
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Outdoors
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Fishing
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Community
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Affordable
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Located a few miles east of Lake Winnebago, Chilton is a small town with plenty of Midwestern charm. While searching for rentals, you’ll find farm-style houses and mid-rise apartments. Surrounded by farmlands and lush natural areas in and around town, Chilton offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. Locals love traveling to Lake Winnebago for a fishing or camping trip, while Ledge View Nature Center closer to townhouses beautiful wildlife and impressive caverns. Like many Midwestern small towns, the community here is extremely close-knit. Friends and family bond at community events like the Crafty Apple Festival, a celebration of all things apple, or by catching a movie at the Get Reel Chilton Twilight Drive-In Theater. Families in Chilton love being able to send their children to good schools, while all residents adore the low crime rates and cost of living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,792
Average: $72,184
Education
448
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,015
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chilton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chilton, WI is $878 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,729 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chilton has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
686 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chilton, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
337 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-8
337 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
399 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ledge View Nature Center
- Brillion Nature Center
Airports
- Appleton International
- Green Bay/Austin Straubel International
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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.