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Stevens Point, WI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Isaiah Sanchez

Healthcare options in Stevens Point?

Hey folks, With a population of 25,497, Stevens Point is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Stevens Point? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Scarlett Watson

Starting a business in Stevens Point?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $56,218 in Stevens Point. Median household income is $56,218, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $189,700, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friend...

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Adeline Howard

Co-working spaces in Stevens Point?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 25,497, Stevens Point is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $56,218, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to...

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Allison

Should I move to Stevens Point or stay in Chicago?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $56,218 in Stevens Point. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some...

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Isaiah Sanchez

What to expect moving to Stevens Point?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $874 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,497 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor ...

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Brittany B.

Stevens Point quality of life -am I missing something?

You can expect to pay around $874 for rent here. Rent is about $874/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

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Michael J.

Starting a business in Stevens Point?

Household incomes average around $56,218 in Stevens Point. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Crime rate is something to consider -Stevens Point sits at 210.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

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Ruby Myers

Stevens Point is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $874 for rent here. Median household income is $56,218, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Ruby Myers

Moving to Stevens Point for work -advice?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $56,218 in Stevens Point. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Joseph Ross

Career opportunities in Stevens Point, WI

Alright, My partner and I are Median household income is $56,218, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $874/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $189,700, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here a...

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Sophia Gray

Is Stevens Point worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. Median household income is $56,218, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,497 people. You can expect to pay ar...

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Michael J.

Job market in Stevens Point for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Tampa and Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are whe...

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Scarlett Thomas

Is Stevens Point good for remote workers?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where m...

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Amelia Gomez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Stevens Point

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $189,700 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. TIA! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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