What kinds of homes are in Beaver Dam, WI?
Beaver Dam, WI has 7,831 (±248) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 1,055 homes per square mile of land.
58.9% are detached single-family houses.
11.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
25.7% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 7,831 (±248)
- Detached houses
- 58.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 11.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 25.7%
Homes in Beaver Dam by building size
| Building type | Beaver Dam | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 58.9% (±3.8 points) | 71.5% | 66.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 4.3% (±1.6 points) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 4.1% | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.4% (±2.2 points) | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 9.3% (±2.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 10.1% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.2% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Beaver Dam, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Dodge County (13.2%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (17.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Beaver Dam
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | — | 25.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Town of Beaver Dam | 1.8 mi | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Oak Grove (Dodge County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Westford (Dodge County) | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Burnett | 6.8 mi | 6.1% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Calamus | 6.9 mi | 3.4% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Town of Trenton (Dodge County) | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Fox Lake | 7.7 mi | 13.9% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Juneau | 7.8 mi | 12.9% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Beaver Dam, WI (1.2%), Town of Oak Grove (Dodge County), WI (0.0%), Town of Westford (Dodge County), WI (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Dodge County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lomira | 29.7% (±6.2 points) |
| 2 | Beaver Dam | 25.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Hustisford | 24.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 4 | Horicon | 22.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 5 | Waupun | 20.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Mayville | 16.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Randolph | 15.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Fox Lake | 13.9% (±5.4 points) |
Showing 8 of 40 places in Dodge County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Beaver Dam
How many homes are in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam, WI has an estimated 7,831 (±248) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Beaver Dam houses or apartments?
58.9% are detached houses and 4.3% attached houses, while 36.7% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Beaver Dam?
11.0% of homes in Beaver Dam are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Dam city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Beaver Dam city, Wisconsin (place:05900, in state:55).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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