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Plover

Pop. 13,884·43rd most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$749
Falling (Monthly)
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Plover · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,216/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$88,042/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Plover's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Plover, WI is majority owner-occupied, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,884
Median income
$88,042
Median age
36
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
23.3%
24%
21.7%
16.2%
14.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3424%
35–5421.7%
55–6416.2%
65+14.8%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.1%
White87.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian4.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
20.7%
28%
42.2%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Plover, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,664 → $88,042
up 24.6%
Population
13,435 → 13,884
up 3.3%
Renter share
40.7% → 41.1%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 42.2%
+2.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $70,664 to $88,042 across the same window, up 24.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,435 to 13,884 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.1% to 42.2%.

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Plover rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Plover, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Plover is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,340/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($88,042/yr), Plover ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Plover an affordable city for renters?

Plover is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($88,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Plover falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Plover?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in Plover. The local median household income is $88,042/yr, meaning the typical Plover household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Plover?

Rent in Plover has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Plover rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Plover is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #43 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,216/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Plover?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Plover ($1,216/mo): Marshfield ($1,040/mo), Weston ($1,045/mo), Wausau ($1,050/mo).

What percentage of Plover residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of Plover households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. Plover leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Plover rent compare to the national average?

Plover's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #43 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~17% of Plover's median household income ($88,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Plover 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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