Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Ripon
Ripon, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$766
Population
7,341
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Classic, Midwestern small-town charm.
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Ripon, Wisconsin, is the birthplace of the Republican Party — a piece of American history anchored by the Little White Schoolhouse downtown. Watson Street sets the tone for city life with preserved historic architecture and local shops that make errands feel less like chores. Ripon College adds intellectual energy to this Fond du Lac County city of 7,300, while surrounding lakes and nature preserves offer year-round outdoor activities. Oshkosh sits 30 minutes away, with Appleton reachable in under an hour.
The rental landscape is refreshingly approachable, with average one-bedroom rents at $765 and two-bedrooms at $1,131. Options range from cozy single-story homes to modest apartment communities on quiet residential streets. Townhomes and duplexes provide solid choices without the competition found in larger Wisconsin metros, where average rents exceed $1,250. In this community where neighbors actually know each other, renters find a genuinely settled pace of life.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,078
Average: $73,124
Education
1,651
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,628
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ripon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ripon, WI is $695 for a studio, $766 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two bedrooms, and $1,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ripon has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$766/month
459 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ripon, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
173 Students
Public
Grades K-5
139 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
131 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
122 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
302 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
69 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
54 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.