Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Plover
Plover, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,080
Population
14,536
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Delight in small-town festivities near big-city conveniences
Suburban
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Rural
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Welcoming
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Active
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Charming
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Convenient
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Located where the Wisconsin River Valley meets the Central Sands Region in the heart of Wisconsin, Plover is a charming suburb of Stevens Point. There is plenty to do in Plover, with an array of businesses and retailers, great parks, the Korean War Memorial of Wisconsin, and access to the Wisconsin River. Plover is also convenient to some of Wisconsin’s largest vegetable farms.
Plover boasts a strong sense of community fostered by special events like Celebrate Plover and a bevy of nearby Stevens Point Area festivities. In addition to a small-town feel, Plover offers convenient access to I-39. Destinations like Green Bay and Milwaukee are within a two-hour drive of Plover as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,989
Average: $93,078
Education
4,343
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,630
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plover has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Plover, WI is $1,451 for a studio, $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,243 for two bedrooms, and $1,624 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plover has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,088/month
785 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plover, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
521 Students
Public
Grades K-5
462 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and UWSP Observatory
- Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
- The Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point
- Schmeeckle Reserve
- Jordan Park
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.