Green Bay, Wisconsin
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 11% for annual snowfall
Green Bay is a city in Wisconsin with about 107,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, commute time, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property tax rate and annual snowfall.
Official websiteci.green-bay.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in1.5 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 54% of US places
Home Value$173k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$864better than 56% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.69%better than 18% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.41%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.3 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall55.6 inbetter than 11% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.9better than 79% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 22% of US places
School Quality66.0better than 61% of US places
Violent Crime1411/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Crime1732/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population106,84699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4679th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.0%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.1%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.0%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.4%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby35.00better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Green Bay an affordable place to live?
- Green Bay is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Green Bay?
- The median home value in Green Bay is $173k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Green Bay?
- Median household income in Green Bay is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Green Bay?
- Median gross rent in Green Bay is $864 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Green Bay safe?
- Green Bay is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1411/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1732/100k.
- What is the weather like in Green Bay?
- Green Bay averages 71°F in July and 18°F in January, with 32.3 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Green Bay?
- Public-school quality in Green Bay is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Green Bay?
- The average one-way commute in Green Bay is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)