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Waupaca, Wisconsin

city · Waupaca County

At a glance

6,283
Population
$175,600
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$332,082
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$783/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$52,727
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
9.98%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost0% 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 college27 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates94.3%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Waupaca — Community & Economic Development Department
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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