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Marshfield, WI

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Savor small-town charm and tranquility in Central Wisconsin

Rural Suburban Family-Friendly Quaint Charming Historic Peaceful Quiet Affordable Active

Located in the heart of Central Wisconsin, Marshfield offers residents a quiet lifestyle in a charming small town. Marshfield provides relief from the metropolitan hassles of big-city congestion and sprawling suburbs with top-notch healthcare facilities, excellent public schools, a low crime rate, and a low cost of living.

Marshfield’s small-town character is evident in its quaint shops and restaurants strewn throughout the historic downtown area on Central Avenue. Plenty of annual events foster a sense of community in Marshfield, including the Maple Fall Fest, Dairyfest, Hub City Days, and the Central Wisconsin State Fair. Outdoor recreation is abundant in Marshfield, with numerous options for activities such as golfing, walking, cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more. Convenient access to Highway 10 makes getting around from Marshfield simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Marshfield, WI is $658 for a studio, $822 for one bedroom, $1,025 for two bedrooms, and $1,214 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marshfield has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$822/month
561 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Marshfield, WI is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Marshfield is 22.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $658 - $1,214. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 11.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

58

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

Grant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

604 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

314 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

275 Students

6
out of 10

Nasonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

289 Students

5
out of 10

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

282 Students

5
out of 10

Marshfield Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

563 Students

4
out of 10

Marshfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,242 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wildwood Zoo

Military Bases

Airports

  • 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 2025.