Apartments for rent in Beaver Dam, WI

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is a small city with a population of slightly more than 16,000. With an average age of just under 40, the city's population ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in Wisconsin, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 59% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $801/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Wisconsin. Over the course of a year, renters in Beaver Dam will save around $900 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, the commute time for Beaver Dam residents is shorter than the Wisconsin average of about 23 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 45% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Beaver Dam residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Beaver Dam workers bring in an average annual income of about $57,000, about $10,000 less than the average Wisconsin resident. Beaver Dam's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Beaver Dam has a high number of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). Furthermore, 12% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.