Reedsburg

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Reedsburg, WI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$930

Population

9,198

Renter Mix

36% Rent

Small-town feel with a vibrant atmosphere not far from Madison

Charming Suburban Park-Like Close-Knit

To the northwest of Madison and just across the Wisconsin River lies Reedsburg, a pleasing town with a population just under 10,000. The city’s close-knit community makes for an intimate atmosphere where everyone knows their neighbors; add in the charming Main Street district and the historic homes that surround it and you have a fantastic locale in which to raise a family or just escape the big city.

Reedsburg puts a great emphasis on the beauty of the surrounding area. There’s two nature areas near the center of town, plus a number of smaller parks that make for a large amount of green space to enjoy. Enjoy a variety of apartments set in charming Victorian-style buildings on Main Street and more. WI-23 is the main thoroughfare for the area, and it makes it simple to visit Lake Wisconsin or the other state parks in the area.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$65,482

Average: $77,358

Education

1,904

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,831

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Reedsburg has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Reedsburg, WI is $740 for a studio, $930 for one bedroom, $1,269 for two bedrooms, and $1,030 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Reedsburg has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$930/month
717 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Prairie Ridge Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

Pineview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

South Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

237 Students

West Side Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

211 Students

Webb Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

Reedsburg Area High

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mid-Continent Railway
  • Christmas Mountain Village
  • Mirror Lake State Park

Military Bases

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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.