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Waupaca, WI

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Bask in Central Wisconsin’s natural beauty and small-town charm

Suburban Rural Lakeside Riverside Active Scenic Welcoming Historic Quaint Charming Convenient

Located in Central Wisconsin, Waupaca offers residents a small-town environment steeped in natural beauty. Waupaca is home to 22 spring-fed lakes that form the renowned Chain O’ Lakes, providing abundant recreational opportunities year round. Waupaca residents and visitors enjoy diverse activities such as kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, hiking, camping, sledding, and snowmobiling on area lakes and trails as well as the Crystal River and Hartman Creek State Park.

Waupaca also contains a historic downtown area brimming with charming local shops, restaurants, cafes, and a vintage theater along the tree-lined Main Street. The close-knit community in Waupaca comes together for a variety of special events, including Strawberry Fest, Winter Rec Fest, Fall-O-Rama, and the Waupaca County Fair. Destinations like Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee are all within a two-hour drive of Waupaca. Getting around from Waupaca is easy with access to U.S. 10 and Routes 22, 49, and 54.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Waupaca, WI is $941 for one bedroom, $1,155 for two bedrooms, and $1,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waupaca has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$941/month
667 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

36

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

Waupaca Learning Center Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

615 Students

6
out of 10

Waupaca Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

521 Students

6
out of 10

W4k

Public

Grades K

128 Students

Rating Unavailable

Chain O Lakes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-1

68 Students

Rating Unavailable

Waupaca Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

521 Students

6
out of 10

Waupaca High

Public

Grades 9-12

602 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hartman Creek State Park

Airports

  • Appleton International

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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.