Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Waupaca
Waupaca, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,033
Population
6,388
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Bask in Central Wisconsin’s natural beauty and small-town charm
Suburban
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Rural
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Lakeside
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Riverside
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Active
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Historic
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Quaint
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Charming
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Convenient
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Located in Central Wisconsin, Waupaca offers residents a small-town environment steeped in natural beauty. Waupaca is home to 22 spring-fed lakes that form the renowned Chain O’ Lakes, providing abundant recreational opportunities year round. Waupaca residents and visitors enjoy diverse activities such as kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, hiking, camping, sledding, and snowmobiling on area lakes and trails as well as the Crystal River and Hartman Creek State Park.
Waupaca also contains a historic downtown area brimming with charming local shops, restaurants, cafes, and a vintage theater along the tree-lined Main Street. The close-knit community in Waupaca comes together for a variety of special events, including Strawberry Fest, Winter Rec Fest, Fall-O-Rama, and the Waupaca County Fair. Destinations like Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee are all within a two-hour drive of Waupaca. Getting around from Waupaca is easy with access to U.S. 10 and Routes 22, 49, and 54.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,114
Average: $78,796
Education
1,522
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,016
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waupaca has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waupaca, WI is $1,033 for one bedroom, $1,222 for two bedrooms, and $1,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waupaca has increased by 6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,033/month
681 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waupaca, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
Public
Grades K-8
521 Students
Public
Grades K
152 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
68 Students
Public
Grades K-8
521 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
602 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hartman Creek State Park
Airports
- Appleton 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.