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Ashwaubenon.
About
Life in Ashwaubenon
Living in Ashwaubenon means settling into a stable, family-oriented suburb just outside Green Bay where you can actually afford a home without the sprawl feeling of a major metro. The median home value hovers around $266,600 with a median household income of $69,667, which puts housing costs within reach for middle-class families—especially compared to larger Wisconsin cities. The job market is lean but steady with just 2.9% unemployment, though if your career requires specialized opportunities, you might find yourself commuting into Green Bay proper (average commute is only 15.5 minutes, so it's manageable).
Ashwaubenon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Ashwaubenon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ashwaubenon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (37.8%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.9%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Ashwaubenon
In Ashwaubenon, rent runs 11% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,320
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $345,034 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Ashwaubenon
Unemployment in Brown County, which includes Ashwaubenon, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Ashwaubenon: Brown County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brown County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ashwaubenon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.1 min avg
How Ashwaubenon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ashwaubenon, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ashwaubenon runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
40
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,774.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ashwaubenon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brown County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brown County, which includes Ashwaubenon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $453,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brown County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brown County, which includes Ashwaubenon, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Brown County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ashwaubenon has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
29°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
152
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 11°F | 1.39" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.20" |
| Mar | 40°F | 24°F | 1.96" |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.00" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 2.67" |
| Nov | 44°F | 29°F | 1.98" |
| Dec | 31°F | 18°F | 1.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ashwaubenon
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ashwaubenon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Green Bay
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Green Bay
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ashwaubenon
Ashwaubenon's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ashwaubenon (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 372 students · in-state tuition $31,949 · 88% graduate · median earnings $78,273 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 80 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ashwaubenon
Ashwaubenon has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (80 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ashwaubenon
Ashwaubenon Branch
1060 Orlando Dr., Green Bay
Cities Near Ashwaubenon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ashwaubenon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ashwaubenon FAQ
Is Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Ashwaubenon's median rent is $964/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,667/year. Median home value is $266,600.
Is Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Ashwaubenon's violent crime rate was 40 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1775 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin?⌄
Brown County, which includes Ashwaubenon, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Ashwaubenon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $964/month and median household income is $69,667/year. The median home value is $266,600. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Ashwaubenon is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from