Marshfield Clinic Health System has served northern Wisconsin for over a century
Marshfield, Wisconsin, is perhaps best known as home to the flagship facilities of the Marshfield Clinic Health System, which has grown from its humble origins in 1916 to serve communities across northern Wisconsin and employ over 1,200 doctors and other health professionals. Beyond its growing healthcare industry, Marshfield offers highly rated schools and plentiful outdoor recreation. “This is truly a community with so much to offer for its size,” says Sue Decker, a broker and owner of Brock & Decker Real Estate. “People genuinely smile at each other, community events are celebrated passionately, and you can always find a helping hand when you need it. I am proud to call Marshfield home.” The Marshfield Medical Center, a hospital, and the Laird Center for Medical Research are both in the city. More growth is coming. “We’re excited for the merger with Sanford Health,” Decker says. “They will be able to advance our medical services and care and accelerate investments in our community. We’re also excited by the new $14 million Weinbrenner Shoe Co. facility.”
A new $14 million Weinbrenner Shoe Co. facility is being built in Marshfield.
Marshfield is perhaps best known as home to the Marshfield Clinic Health System.
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Diverse architecture in historic districts and a stable overall housing market
The median price for a single-family home in Marshfield is $235,000, lower than the national median of $404,000. “Marshfield housing market is stable, and inventory will increase over the next few months,” Decker says. “It’s less volatile than larger Wisconsin cities.” Several historic districts showcase Queen Anne, Tudor Revival and American Craftsman architecture, while new developments like the Green Acres neighborhood are underway. “From historic neighborhoods boasting Victorian homes to new construction and everything in between, there is a home style for everyone,” Decker says.
Green Acres in Marshfield is a new development with New Traditional homes.
The median price for a mid-century split-level home in Marshfield is $235,000.
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Highly rated schools in the School District of Marshfield
Niche gives the School District of Marshfield an A grade and ranks it the 25th best public district in Wisconsin. “For people with children, it is a wonderful community to raise a family, with highly ranked schools and family-geared events of all kinds,” Decker says. Marshfield is home to the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point at Marshfield and Mid-State Technical College’s Marshfield Campus for post-secondary education.
Marshfield High School is part of the School District of Marshfield and is the home of the Tigers.
Niche ranks the School District of Marshfield the 25th best public district in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin highways 13 and 97 connect Marshfield with surrounding areas
U.S. Highway 10 is south of Marshfield and runs east to Stevens Point and west toward Minnesota. Wisconsin Routes 13 and 97 run through town. A handful of bike paths and streets with bike lanes run through town, including a dedicated path that runs parallel along much of Route 13. Marshfield is about 125 miles west of Green Bay and about 175 miles east of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Central Wisconsin Airport is about 32 miles east and offers domestic flights from Delta and American Airlines.
Disc golf, pickleball and skating at Braem Park
City parks in Marshfield offer plenty of recreation opportunities. “There are a bevy of options,” Decker says. “Multiple parks offer pickleball, tennis, disc golf, ice skating and skateboarding.” Braem Park on the northeast side has pickleball, a skate park and disc golf. Wildwood Park hosts the Wildwood Zoo, trails, an outdoor pool and fishing ponds. Residents can head to an auto race at Marshfield Motor Speedway or take a class and explore the gallery at the Chestnut Center for the Arts.
Take a class and explore the gallery at the Chestnut Center for the Arts in Marshfield.
Braem Park is a 40-acre park with an 18-hole disc golf course, skatepark and nature trails.
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Friday Fish Fry at Belvedere Supper Club
Marshfield offers a mix of local options and large chains for shopping and dining. “Shopping downtown features boutique and specialty stores, and you can view the historic brick buildings,” Decker says. “There are also big box stores and retail chains along North Central Avenue.” For a dinner out, Decker recommends the city center. “Take a stroll downtown,” Decker says. “There are so many restaurants to choose from: international cuisine, cafes and bars.” Belvedere Supper Club, just north of town, offers the classic Wisconsin Friday fish fry and a Sunday Champagne brunch.
Marshfield has big box stores and retail chains along North Central Avenue.
Kitchen Table in Marshfield is a breakfast restaurant with attentive staff and delicious meals.
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Central Wisconsin State Fair at the World’s Largest Round Barn
The World’s Largest Round Barn hosts the Central Wisconsin State Fair on its grounds. Other popular annual events are Dairyfest, a weekend-long celebration of all things dairy, and Maple Fall Fest, which showcases maple syrup. Each event can draw big crowds. “Dairyfest weekend, the Central Wisconsin Fair and the Fall Fest draw people from a wide radius,” Decker says.
Important to know
According to the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer, violent crime counts rose steadily to a peak in 2021 and have since begun to decline. Counts of property crime have steadily declined from a high in 2016. Like much of northern and central Wisconsin, Marshfield typically has cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, which may sometimes cause residents to reach for the mosquito repellant.
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