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Chippewa Falls, WI

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Situated on the banks of the Chippewa River in northern Wisconsin, Chippewa Falls began as a lumber town and has since grown into a vibrant community. Chippewa Falls is proud of its past and works toward a bright future. Multiple historical markers are scattered throughout town while the downtown area hosts modern shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes in historic buildings.

Chippewa Falls offers residents the comfort of a small-town atmosphere within close proximity to metropolitan areas. Annual events foster a sense of community in Chippewa Falls, including the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and Oktoberfest. Natural beauty envelops Chippewa Falls, with lush, tree-laden neighborhoods and several state parks nearby. The Heyde Center for the Arts, Irvine Park and Zoo, and Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company provide plenty of fun opportunities in town. Eau Claire is just ten miles south of Chippewa Falls, should you crave the bustle of a larger city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Chippewa Falls, WI is $776 for one bedroom, $1,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,496 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chippewa Falls has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$776/month
554 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stillson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

334 Students

8
out of 10

Halmstad Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

6
out of 10

Southview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

6
out of 10

Hillcrest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

374 Students

4
out of 10

Parkview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

3
out of 10

Chippewa Falls Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,064 Students

4
out of 10

Chippewa Falls High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,458 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Irvine Park & Zoo
  • Old Abe Trail
  • Lake Wissota State Park

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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 2025.