Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Schofield
Schofield, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,093
Population
2,288
Renter Mix
43% Rent
This small suburb offers quick access to some of Washington's most impressive geological features
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Outdoors
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Trails
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River
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Adjacent to the Wausau Downtown Airport, this suburban area is only 10 minutes away from Wausau, making it an excellent option for commuters. Residents have everything they need within the town’s boundaries, or a short drive away. Nestled beside the Wisconsin River, Schofield is best known for being home to the Wausau Country Club. The area is surrounded by lush, picturesque natural space and residents spend their free time enjoying nature. Radtke Park offers beautiful views of the river and is great for fishing. Residents travel across the river to visit Granite Peak Ski Area or Rib Mountain Park, one of the oldest geologic formations on earth. There are also bike trails throughout town for residents to enjoy. This family-friendly town has active community groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Whether you’re a nature lover, parent, or commuter, you’ll adore renting in Schofield.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,139
Average: $73,862
Education
533
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,246
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Schofield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Schofield, WI is $942 for a studio, $1,093 for one bedroom, $1,092 for two bedrooms, and $1,652 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Schofield has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,093/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Schofield, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodson Art Museum
- Rib Mountain State Park
- Granite Peak Ski Area
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.