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Living in
Stevens Point.
About
Life in Stevens Point
The median home value sits around $190,000 and rent around $890 a month, which is reasonable for the area, and the 16-minute average commute means you're not spending your life in traffic. Major employers like Sentry Insurance, Lands' End, and Skyward are headquartered or have significant operations here, so there are actual career paths beyond teaching or student services. The downtown has legitimate character with farmers' markets, specialty shops, and restaurants, plus a strong community calendar of events from Krazy Days to Riverfront Rendezvous.
Stevens Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Laos
Who lives in Stevens Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stevens Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Laos (16.6%), and 1.8% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
15.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.8%
of households
Married Couples
31.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Stevens Point
In Stevens Point, rent runs 18% below the WI average, and home values are 27% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,429
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $285,922 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Stevens Point
Unemployment in Stevens Point is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Stevens Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.6 min avg
How Stevens Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stevens Point, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)
Regional airport · few flights88k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Stevens Point runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
120
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
839.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Stevens Point Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Portage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Portage County, which includes Stevens Point, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 6 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Winter Storm | $110,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Portage County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marathon County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 28 miles from Stevens Point) is typically good — 262 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
262
per year
Moderate Days
71
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Marathon County, WI (28 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stevens Point has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.0"
Annual Snowfall
48.7"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
164
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 1.21" |
| Feb | 28°F | 9°F | 1.11" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.80" |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.37" |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.79" |
| Sep | 70°F | 50°F | 3.62" |
| Oct | 57°F | 37°F | 2.73" |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.54" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stevens Point
Stevens Point has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stevens Point
Stevens Point's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Public · 4-year · 7,306 students · in-state tuition $9,669 · 60% graduate · median earnings $54,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stevens Point
Stevens Point has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
37 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stevens Point
Portage County Public Library
1001 Main St., Stevens Point
Cities Near Stevens Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Stevens Point FAQ
Is Stevens Point, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Stevens Point's median rent is $890/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,031/year. Median home value is $195,400.
Is Stevens Point, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Stevens Point's violent crime rate was 120 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 840 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Stevens Point, Wisconsin?⌄
Stevens Point has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Stevens Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $890/month and median household income is $58,031/year. The median home value is $195,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stevens Point, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Stevens Point is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from