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Living in
De Pere.
About
Life in De Pere
Housing is reasonably accessible with a median home value around $281,000 and median rent at $1,053, while median household income sits at $84,869, suggesting decent earning potential locally. The job market is healthy with unemployment at 2.6%, and your commute to work will likely be short, averaging just 17 minutes. That said, this is a smaller city in Wisconsin's northeast, so winter weather is serious—cold, snow, and gray skies dominate from November through March, which isn't for everyone.
De Pere at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in De Pere: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In De Pere, the largest foreign-born group is from India (34.4%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in De Pere
Rent and home values here are close to the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,164
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $408,722 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in De Pere
Unemployment in De Pere is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What De Pere Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How De Pere residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In De Pere, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 104 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 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in De Pere runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
47.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
353.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
De Pere 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 De Pere, 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 De Pere, 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
Climate78°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
De Pere has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
61.3"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
151
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.38" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.20" |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 1.96" |
| Apr | 53°F | 34°F | 3.00" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.11" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.34" |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.65" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.97" |
| Dec | 30°F | 17°F | 1.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in De Pere
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside De Pere's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Green Bay
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in De Pere
De Pere's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in De Pere
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
10.5 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 · 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 De Pere
De Pere 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 De Pere
Kress Family Branch
333 N. Broadway, De Pere
Cities Near De Pere
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to De Pere?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
De Pere FAQ
Is De Pere, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
De Pere's median rent is $1,053/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,869/year. Median home value is $280,600.
Is De Pere, Wisconsin safe?⌄
De Pere's violent crime rate was 47 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 353 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in De Pere, Wisconsin?⌄
De Pere has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in De Pere, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in De Pere is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,053/month and median household income is $84,869/year. The median home value is $280,600. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in De Pere, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in De Pere is 17 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