Apartments for rent in Baraboo, WI

The town of Baraboo, Wisconsin is home to approximately 12,000 people. The city's population, at an average age of just over 39, skews younger than most cities in Wisconsin. Most residents own their homes in Baraboo, and 43% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $767/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Baraboo will save around $1,300 compared to the state average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Baraboo. The four most common are entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 34% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Baraboo workers bring in an average annual income of just under $59K, less than the state average. Baraboo's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Baraboo has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (24%) compared to the national average. Further, 18% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Baraboo's commute time is faster than the Wisconsin average of about 23 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, opted for by 46% of workers, while public transportation isn't used. Few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.