Living in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wisconsin Rapids · Census data 2020–2024
Wisconsin Rapids has 18,722 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $55,253 (29% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $131,900, the median rent is $888/month.
Wisconsin Rapids at a glance
- Population
- 18,722
- Median age
- 38.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,253State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $131,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Wisconsin Rapids a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wisconsin Rapids
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wisconsin Rapids the median home value is $131,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,220 a month in housing costs.
Wisconsin Rapids median household income
The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids is $55,253 and the income per person is $31,275. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Wisconsin Rapids: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,131
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.17
Wisconsin Rapids demographics
- Population
- 18,722
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 8,392
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wisconsin Rapids ›
Education in Wisconsin Rapids
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Wisconsin Rapids have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wisconsin Rapids
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Wisconsin Rapids vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | 18,722 | $55,253 | $131,900 | $888 |
| Port Edwards | 1,881 | $75,598 | $158,600 | $910 |
| Biron | 822 | $66,250 | $154,400 | $1,161 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,850 | $93,346 | $218,800 | $712 |
| Nekoosa | 2,420 | $46,458 | $116,900 | $699 |
| Rudolph | 466 | $59,375 | $180,900 | $700 |
| Vesper | 496 | $61,149 | $120,700 | $621 |
| Lake Camelot | 1,162 | $95,125 | $310,900 | — |
| Lake Sherwood | 369 | $84,911 | $259,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The median household income in Wisconsin Rapids is $55,253, 29% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wisconsin Rapids?
The median home value in Wisconsin Rapids is $131,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Wisconsin Rapids?
The median gross rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $888 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Wisconsin Rapids, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Wisconsin Rapids?
The median age in Wisconsin Rapids is 38.3 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wisconsin Rapids?
The average commute to work in Wisconsin Rapids is 20 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wisconsin Rapids?
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin Rapids is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wisconsin Rapids?
18.1% of adults in Wisconsin Rapids have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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