Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 14% for property tax rate
Manitowoc is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 35,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and monthly rent. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websitemanitowoc.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.7 in1.6 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US places
Home Value$135k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$743better than 74% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.81%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.55%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment2.8%better than 61% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.4 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.6 inbetter than 27% of US places
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 36% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.8better than 61% of US places
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 71% of US places
School Quality55.8better than 46% of US places
Violent Crime781/100kbetter than 47% of US places
Property Crime1508/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population34,50096th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.958th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2354th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.1%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance81 mibetter than 48% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.54better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Manitowoc an affordable place to live?
- Manitowoc is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Manitowoc?
- The median home value in Manitowoc is $135k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Manitowoc?
- Median household income in Manitowoc is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Manitowoc?
- Median gross rent in Manitowoc is $743 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Manitowoc safe?
- Manitowoc is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 781/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 1508/100k.
- What is the weather like in Manitowoc?
- Manitowoc averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 31.4 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Manitowoc?
- Public-school quality in Manitowoc is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Manitowoc?
- The average one-way commute in Manitowoc 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)