Minocqua, WI

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Population
497
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,602 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$475,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$741/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,436
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located in the heart of northern Wisconsin's lake country, Minocqua is a classic Northwoods community built right on the water. Often called the "Island City," the downtown area sits surrounded by Lake Minocqua and Kawaguesaga Lake, creating a scenic backdrop for everyday life. Originally founded as a logging hub in the late 1800s, the town now offers a relaxed, year-round rhythm with great fishing, boating, and snowmobile trails alongside local shops and supper clubs. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking to trade city bustle for peaceful lakeside living.

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