Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$761
Population
18,194
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Timeless Midwestern charm in the heart of Cranberry Country
Rural
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River
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Nature
Wisconsin Rapids is a fairly small city in the central region of the state, spanning the banks of the Wisconsin River. The community has long been tied to both agriculture and manufacturing, with the local cranberry farms in particular serving as cash crops as well as popular tourist attractions.
The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and camping in the summer to snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter, plus gorgeous scenic drives year-round. The local rental market features numerous highly-affordable options, with a variety of apartments, condos, and single-family homes to suit any budget or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,853
Average: $58,343
Education
2,601
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,452
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wisconsin Rapids has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $651 for a studio, $761 for one bedroom, $906 for two bedrooms, and $1,074 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wisconsin Rapids has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$761/month
592 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wisconsin Rapids, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
197 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
116 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
924 Students
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
924 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
719 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,380 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,380 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
86 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
Military Bases
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- 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.