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Baraboo, WI

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Delight in colorful history, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm

Suburban Riverside Historic Quaint Family-Friendly Scenic Active Welcoming Charming Convenient

The hometown of the famous Ringling Brothers, Baraboo is a charming small town brimming with vibrant historical roots and stunning natural resources. Learn more about Baraboo’s past by visiting the vast Circus World, International Clown Hall of Fame, Ringling Theatre, and two of the Ringling Brothers’ mansions. Historic Downtown Baraboo pays homage to old-fashioned delights, containing a bevy of unique shops and restaurants in well-preserved buildings.

Baraboo is an outdoor lover’s paradise, located just minutes from Devil’s Lake State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, and an abundance of scenic trails. Situated on the Baraboo River, Baraboo boasts a beautiful Riverwalk connecting several local parks and neighborhoods with the downtown area. Wisconsin Dells, known as the Waterpark Capital of the World, is about a ten-minute drive from Baraboo as well. Baraboo is convenient to numerous metropolitan amenities, with larger cities like Eau Claire, Madison, and Milwaukee less than a two-hour drive away.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Baraboo, WI is $795 for a studio, $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,333 for two bedrooms, and $1,761 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baraboo has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
713 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

East Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

4
out of 10

Willson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

285 Students

4
out of 10

Al Behrman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

4
out of 10

Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative

Public

Grades K

161 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Elementary-Kindergarten Center

Public

Grades PK-K

62 Students

Rating Unavailable

Jack Young Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

599 Students

3
out of 10

Baraboo High

Public

Grades 9-12

917 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Devil's Lake State Park
  • International Crane Foundation
  • Mid-Continent Railway
  • Mirror Lake State Park
  • Devil's Head Lodge

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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