Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Rhinelander
Rhinelander, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$907
Population
6,758
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Welcome to Hodag Country
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"Covered in fine green fur and seven feet long, with the head of a frog, the face of an elephant, stout legs, a spiky, dinosaur-like back and a long tail …" As far as folklore goes, nobody does it better than Rhinelander. Their legendary beast, the hodag, dates back to the 1890s and was even mentioned in Paul Bunyan stories. It likes to feast on everything from water snakes to oxen, but his favorite meal -- only consumed on Sundays -- are white bulldogs. Residents and visitors can see a statue of the legendary beast at the Visitor's Center.
Aside from the hodag, there's much to love about Rhinelander. It is located along the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers, with Boom Lake on the north side. Hodag Park sits along the lake and has a boat launch, ball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. Residents can shop the Rhinelander Flea Market, held every Wednesday; the Hodag Farmers' Market, open on Saturdays from May to June; and attend the Hodag Country Festival. Rhinelander is also home to the Logging Museum, the Rhinelander School Museum, ArtStart Art Museum, and the Oneida County Fair.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,740
Average: $62,390
Education
1,312
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,043
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rhinelander has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rhinelander, WI is $907 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rhinelander has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$907/month
893 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rhinelander, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
119 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
251 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
251 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
472 Students
Northwoods Community Secondary School
Public
Grades 6-12
67 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
749 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
749 Students
Northwoods Community Secondary School
Public
Grades 6-12
67 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.