Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 35% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
13%
Platteville
Platteville, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$772
Population
11,709
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Enjoy the natural beauty and deep history of southwestern Wisconsin
Suburban
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Affordable
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College Town
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Historic
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Active
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Quaint
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Family-Friendly
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Platteville maintains a small-town atmosphere despite being one of the largest and fastest growing cities in southwestern Wisconsin. Platteville exudes an old-world charm throughout its historic downtown district, brimming with eclectic shops and restaurants in rows of quaint, brick buildings. Platteville celebrates its agricultural roots with special events like the Dairy Days Festival, the Fall Harvest Dinner, and A Day on the Farm, which also foster a strong sense of community.
Located in the Driftless Region, Platteville is untouched by glaciers and distinctive for its limestone bluffs, valleys, and rolling hills. Fifteen city parks and more than 200 acres of open space provide abundant options for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and more.
Platteville is also home to the University of Wisconsin Platteville, the fastest growing school in the UW system. UW-Platteville supplies the community with an array of cultural and educational opportunities in addition to the traditional lighting of the “M” landmark. Platteville is just a one-hour drive away from Madison and a three-hour drive away from Chicago, should you crave the bustle of a larger city. Convenience to Highway 151 makes getting around from Platteville easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,238
Average: $65,695
Education
3,782
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,141
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Platteville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Platteville, WI is $728 for a studio, $772 for one bedroom, $962 for two bedrooms, and $938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Platteville has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$772/month
679 Sq Ft
House
$1,632/month
1,439 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Platteville, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Public
Grades K-8
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
195 Students
Public
Grades K-8
437 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
496 Students
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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.