Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Superior
Superior, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,521
Population
25,052
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Superior Says It All
Rural
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Lakeside
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Riverside
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Active
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Historic
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Welcoming
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Convenient
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Quiet
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Located in northwestern Wisconsin, bordering Minnesota, Superior rests on the shores of the immense Lake Superior. Recreational opportunities in Superior are endless, with convenient access to Barker’s Island as well as three bays, two rivers, and one Great Lake.
Superior provides residents with a small-town atmosphere and a laidback pace while neighboring Duluth offers a host of cultural attractions. Superior is home to the Fairlawn Mansion and Museum, which grants visitors the chance to step back in time and learn about the area’s extensive history. Quick access to U.S. Routes 2 and 53 in addition to I-535 makes commuting and traveling from Superior a breeze.
Explore the City
Superior Waffles is always busy serving breakfast downtown Superior.
With retailers and Lake Superior all close by, Superior is in the middle of it all.
Superior sits at the western tip of Lake Superior, which draws visitors and fuels industry.
The Seamen's Memorial Statue at Barker's Island is dedicated to those lost at sea.
Many cottage-style homes line the streets of Superior.
Tour the world's last Whaleback ship at Barker's Island.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,440
Average: $69,848
Education
6,313
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,030
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Superior has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
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 Superior, WI is $1,064 for a studio, $1,521 for one bedroom, $1,808 for two bedrooms, and $2,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Superior has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,521/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,058/month
790 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Superior, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
291 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
151 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
193 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,306 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Superior NERR
- North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
Military Bases
Airports
- Duluth International
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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.