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Winner Winner Fresh Green Bay Perch Dinner!
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Relocation guide
Moving to Green Bay
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
106,585
Median age 35.7
Median household income
$62,546
Median rent
$904/mo
Median home value
$191,500
Schools
51
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
81° / 11°
Pros
- Homes cost 37% less than the US median ($191,500).
- Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in May, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 69 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Household incomes are 20% below the US median ($62,546).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.57% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Cold winters: January lows average 11°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Green Bay?
Green Bay spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $160,100 to $272,400 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
WISCONSIN PERCH DINNER FROM “Redwood Inn” In Green Bay,WI!
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Is Green Bay a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Homes cost 37% less than the US median ($191,500). Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income. On the other hand: Household incomes are 20% below the US median ($62,546). Property taxes are high: about 1.57% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Green Bay?
The median household earns $62,546. Rent at the median ($904/month) is about 17% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $36,160 a year.
How many schools are in Green Bay?
51 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Green Bay?
Highs average 81°F in July and lows 11°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, August, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.