Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Kaukauna
Kaukauna, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,059
Population
17,191
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Savor access to recreation and more in the Fox Valley
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Active
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Historic
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Convenient
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Quiet
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Located between Appleton and Green Bay on the Fox River, Kaukauna presents a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone. In Kaukauna, residents and visitors can see all kinds of wildlife at the expansive 1000 Island Environmental Center, hike miles of scenic trails, peruse the state-of-the-art library, tour the historic Grignon Mansion, and enjoy the excitement of the Wisconsin International Raceway.
Kaukauna’s quaint downtown area features an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries within walkable distance to the Fox River. Numerous events are also held in Downtown Kaukauna, including the outdoor concert series Live! from Hydro Park, the Fox Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, and the seasonal Downtown Farmers’ Market. Convenient access to I-41 and the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Kaukauna simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,479
Average: $89,346
Education
3,785
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,641
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kaukauna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kaukauna, WI is $1,025 for a studio, $1,050 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two bedrooms, and $1,725 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kaukauna has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,050/month
773 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kaukauna, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
New Directions Learning Community
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,148 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,261 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,261 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- 1000 Islands Environmental Center
- Sunset Park
- Outagamie County Dog Park
- Colony Oaks Park
- The Building for Kids
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.