Housing by town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waupaca County, Wisconsin has 35 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $852 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $698 in 2015–2019 (+22.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Harrison (Waupaca County) has the highest median gross rent ($2,143) and Embarrass the lowest ($619).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $852 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 24.7%
- Median household income
- $72,830
- Places
- 35
Cities, towns and townships in Waupaca County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | $933 | 12.1% | — | $76,000 | $929 |
| Clintonville | $927 | 38.0% | $53,304 | $112,000 | $2,373 |
| Embarrass | $619 | 32.8% | $58,750 | $135,000 | $1,611 |
| Fremont | $709 | 23.8% | $68,750 | $235,300 | $3,303 |
| Iola | $766 | 47.6% | $44,735 | $164,200 | $3,050 |
| Manawa | $819 | 38.1% | $88,393 | $159,400 | $2,512 |
| Marion | $754 | 40.0% | $60,521 | $104,200 | $1,909 |
| New London | $837 | 48.0% | $60,612 | $174,800 | $3,043 |
| Ogdensburg | $906 | 34.9% | $59,479 | $96,700 | $1,531 |
| Scandinavia | $711 | 17.0% | $59,375 | $165,900 | $2,237 |
| Town of Bear Creek (Waupaca County) | $1,213 | 20.6% | $69,412 | $256,000 | $3,428 |
| Town of Caledonia (Waupaca County) | $914 | 7.2% | $109,167 | $339,600 | $4,295 |
| Town of Dayton (Waupaca County) | $858 | 13.2% | $91,645 | $254,400 | $3,380 |
| Town of Dupont | — | 2.2% | $76,667 | $232,400 | $2,216 |
| Town of Farmington (Waupaca County) | $824 | 15.0% | $83,244 | $251,500 | $3,325 |
| Town of Fremont (Waupaca County) | $1,269 | 11.7% | $98,250 | $318,900 | $4,275 |
| Town of Harrison (Waupaca County) | $2,143 | 9.1% | $89,643 | $228,900 | $2,398 |
| Town of Helvetia | $1,119 | 10.4% | $80,167 | $186,400 | $2,317 |
| Town of Iola | — | 2.5% | $84,375 | $274,500 | $3,557 |
| Town of Larrabee | $1,625 | 7.7% | $80,515 | $176,400 | $2,473 |
| Town of Lebanon (Waupaca County) | $1,726 | 7.8% | $79,138 | $238,500 | $2,832 |
| Town of Lind | $1,092 | 13.5% | $78,636 | $216,800 | $2,611 |
| Town of Little Wolf | $1,036 | 8.0% | $94,205 | $243,100 | $2,801 |
| Town of Matteson | $956 | 5.7% | $76,544 | $232,200 | $3,034 |
| Town of Mukwa | $964 | 5.7% | $105,385 | $316,700 | $3,276 |
| Town of Royalton | $1,052 | 8.6% | $79,205 | $258,500 | $3,069 |
| Town of Scandinavia | $1,042 | 6.8% | $89,583 | $274,400 | $3,511 |
| Town of St. Lawrence | — | 7.8% | $85,515 | $231,800 | $2,926 |
| Town of Union (Waupaca County) | — | 5.7% | $88,594 | $280,600 | $2,871 |
| Town of Waupaca | $1,438 | 6.8% | $82,188 | $247,100 | $2,798 |
| Town of Weyauwega | $1,063 | 25.0% | $82,292 | $267,900 | $2,516 |
| Town of Wyoming (Waupaca County) | — | 3.3% | $78,000 | $220,800 | $2,798 |
| Waupaca | $783 | 38.7% | $52,727 | $175,600 | $2,812 |
| Weyauwega | $844 | 40.0% | $66,625 | $152,100 | $2,652 |
Unincorporated communities in Waupaca County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | — | 6.5% | $84,183 | $145,900 | $1,837 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,250 | $33,750 | $53,950 |
| 2 people | $23,150 | $38,550 | $61,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,350 | $69,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,900 | $89,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,750 | $95,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,600 | $101,750 |
How the places in Waupaca County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Waupaca County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 87 | 187 | 419 | 44,582 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 50 | 115 | 176 | 406 | 43,364 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 38 | 89 | 112 | 264 | 42,499 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waupaca County recorded 38 violent and 112 property crimes, 89 and 264 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Waupaca County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca County Sheriff's Office | 31,782 | 23 | 6 |
| Waupaca Police Department | 6,208 | 9 | 61 |
| Clintonville Police Department | 4,509 | 6 | 45 |
| Manawa Police Department | 1,415 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Waupaca County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54981 | 14,870 | $830 | $218,700 | $72,640 | 23.5% |
| 54961 | 14,485 | $865 | $221,400 | $71,824 | 29.3% |
| 54929 | 8,776 | $934 | $167,100 | $64,626 | 24.4% |
| 54983 | 4,144 | $888 | $229,700 | $71,094 | 25.0% |
| 54949 | 3,565 | $824 | $217,400 | $90,786 | 21.1% |
| 54945 | 3,470 | $800 | $216,800 | $69,602 | 22.9% |
| 54950 | 2,802 | $754 | $161,500 | $67,102 | 21.5% |
| 54977 | 1,592 | $850 | $249,300 | $81,328 | 8.2% |
| 54962 | 1,025 | $696 | $205,500 | $83,452 | 13.9% |
| 54946 | 401 | — | — | — | — |
| 54926 | 125 | — | $75,600 | — | 11.5% |
| 54933 | 106 | $638 | $98,300 | $63,125 | 40.4% |
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Questions about Waupaca County
What is the crime rate in Waupaca County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waupaca County recorded 89 violent and 264 property crimes per 100,000 residents (38 violent and 112 property crimes in all).
Which place in Waupaca County has the highest rent?
the Town of Harrison (Waupaca County) has the highest median gross rent, $2,143 (±$1,282) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Waupaca County has the lowest rent?
Embarrass has the lowest median gross rent, $619 (±$55) a month.
What is the median rent in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Waupaca County is $852 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Waupaca County, WI
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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