Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Nekoosa
Nekoosa, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$602
Population
2,452
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Home of the Giant Pumpkin Fest
Affordable
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Rural
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Community
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Quiet
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River
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Located in central Wisconsin, Nekoosa is a small rural town nestled along the Wisconsin River. Great for renters who value minimalism and small-town charm, Nekoosa has cozy, affordable apartments and single-family houses available for rent. Nekoosa has everything that has a great rural community needs: stellar parks, a charming main street, and a close-knit community. Riverside Park offers great views of the river and is a popular gathering spot for community events like car shows and fall festivals. Nekoosa is best known for being home to the annual Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest, an old-school celebration with crop weigh-ins, games, a flea market and more. There is also a great baseball field, a boxing gym, and a skate park in town. Once, you secure your Nekoosa apartment, you’ll love shopping and dining at family-owned businesses along Market Street, the town’s main street. If you need a little change of scenery or more amenities, U.S. Highway 173 and 73 run through town making it easy to travel to larger cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,257
Average: $59,934
Education
237
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,049
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nekoosa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
5%
Other Education
95%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Nekoosa, WI is $456 for a studio, $602 for one bedroom, $576 for two bedrooms, and $731 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nekoosa has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$602/month
557 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nekoosa, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K
76 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
22 Students
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
295 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
295 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
Military Bases
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- 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.