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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

city · Dodge County

At a glance

16,565
Population
$201,900
Median home value (all homes)
33% below U.S. median
$299,863
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$959/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$66,673
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
1.98%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost12% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates25.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Beaver Dam Economic Development
Beaver Dam's Economic Development is a department within the City of Beaver Dam government; the site provides information about the city's departments, services, and contact options for residents and businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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