About Stevens Point
Stevens Point is located along the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin. The city serves as the county seat of Portage County and is a regional center for education, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail and government services.
The community combines university life, established residential neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, riverfront parks, trails, local businesses and access to surrounding lakes, forests and outdoor recreation.
What Stevens Point is known for
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Green Circle Trail and local bicycling routes
- Wisconsin River scenery and waterfront recreation
- Downtown restaurants, shops and community events
- Schmeeckle Reserve and natural areas
- Healthcare, insurance, education and regional employers
Living in Stevens Point
Stevens Point offers apartments, student rentals, duplexes, condos, historic houses, established single-family neighborhoods and newer residential developments. Housing costs vary based on property type, condition, neighborhood, lot size and proximity to downtown, the university, the river or major roads.
A complete household budget should include housing, property taxes, utilities, insurance, transportation, commuting, heating, lawn care and winter maintenance.