Stevens Point

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Stevens Point, WI Area Guide

The recreational playground of Central Wisconsin

Riverside Scenic Adventurous Family-Friendly Central Active Welcoming

Stevens Point is regarded as a recreational playground in the heart of Central Wisconsin. There are plenty of opportunities for adventure on the water or on the land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs of the Wisconsin River to exploring 27 miles of the Green Circle Trail. Home to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and a burgeoning arts scene, Stevens Point offers a variety of shows, gallery tours, and classes to nurture your inner creativity.

Located in the center of the Wisconsin River Valley, Stevens Point also contains numerous local breweries, farmers markets, and distinctive restaurants. Stevens Point residents make a point to learn something new from the past at the Museum of Natural History, Allen F. Blocher Planetarium, Arthur J. Pejsa Observatory, the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame, and the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Stevens Point, WI is $625 for a studio, $915 for one bedroom, $1,033 for two bedrooms, and $1,388 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stevens Point has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$915/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$1,712/month
1,400 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stevens Point, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

44 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

58 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bannach Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Point 4 The Future

Public

Grades K

540 Students

P J Jacobs Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schmeeckle Reserve
  • The Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point
  • Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and UWSP Observatory
  • Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
  • 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.