Marshfield

Marshfield is a historic city in north central Wisconsin.
Shopping downtown in Marshfield features boutique and specialty stores.
Shopping downtown in Marshfield features boutique and specialty stores.
Wildwood Park & Zoo is a 152-acre community park.
Marshfield offers plenty of space for residents to spread out.

Marshfield, WI Area Guide

Savor small-town charm and tranquility in Central Wisconsin

Rural Suburban Family-Friendly Quaint Charming Historic Peaceful Quiet Affordable Active

Located in the heart of Central Wisconsin, Marshfield offers residents a quiet lifestyle in a charming small town. Marshfield provides relief from the metropolitan hassles of big-city congestion and sprawling suburbs with top-notch healthcare facilities, excellent public schools, a low crime rate, and a low cost of living.

Marshfield’s small-town character is evident in its quaint shops and restaurants strewn throughout the historic downtown area on Central Avenue. Plenty of annual events foster a sense of community in Marshfield, including the Maple Fall Fest, Dairyfest, Hub City Days, and the Central Wisconsin State Fair. Outdoor recreation is abundant in Marshfield, with numerous options for activities such as golfing, walking, cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more. Convenient access to Highway 10 makes getting around from Marshfield simple.

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Wildwood Park & Zoo is a 152-acre community park.

Shopping downtown in Marshfield features boutique and specialty stores.

Marshfield offers plenty of space for residents to spread out.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Marshfield, WI is $654 for a studio, $807 for one bedroom, $1,054 for two bedrooms, and $1,146 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marshfield has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$807/month
584 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Marshfield, WI is 0.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Marshfield is 0.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $654 - $1,148. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 5.2% more for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marshfield, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

44 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

58 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Grant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Nasonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Marshfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Marshfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wildwood Zoo

Military Bases

Airports

  • Central Wisconsin

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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.