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Green Bay.
About
Life in Green Bay
If you're thinking about moving to Green Bay, here's what actually matters: you're looking at a Midwestern city of about 107,000 people where the cost of living is genuinely affordable and the job market is stable. The median household income sits around $66,206, and housing is reasonable—median home values hover around $207,200 with median rent at $932 a month, which beats a lot of comparable cities. Major employers like Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble, JBS, and Green Bay Packaging provide steady work, and the unemployment rate of 3.0% reflects consistent job availability.
Green Bay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Green Bay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Green Bay, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.4%), and 11.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
36.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
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 14% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Green Bay
In Green Bay, rent runs 14% below the WI average, and home values are 22% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,125
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $285,670 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Green Bay
Unemployment in Green Bay is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Green Bay Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.2 min avg
How Green Bay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Green Bay, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 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 37% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Green Bay runs 37% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
449.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,192.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Green Bay 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 Green Bay, 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 Green Bay, 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, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Green Bay has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.3"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 9°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.10" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.87" |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.13" |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.39" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare6 hospitals, avg 3.8/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Green Bay
Green Bay has 6 hospitals, averaging 3.8 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
6
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.8 / 5
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Bellin Memorial Hospital · 744 S Webster Ave
- Outpatient center: Bellin Health Surgery & Specialty Center · 933 Waube Ln, Green Bay
- Outpatient center: Bellin Health Psychiatric Center · 301 E Saint Joseph St, Green Bay
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Green Bay
Green Bay's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
39
within city limits
Private Schools
14
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Green Bay
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Public · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Green Bay
Green Bay has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
86 mi awaySleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Green Bay
Brown County Library
515 Pine St., Green Bay
East Branch
2253 Main St., Green Bay
Southwest Branch
974 Ninth St., Green Bay
Cities Near Green Bay
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Green Bay FAQ
Is Green Bay, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Green Bay's median rent is $932/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,206/year. Median home value is $207,200.
Is Green Bay, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Green Bay's violent crime rate was 450 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1193 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Green Bay, Wisconsin?⌄
Green Bay has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Green Bay, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Green Bay is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $932/month and median household income is $66,206/year. The median home value is $207,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Green Bay, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Green Bay is 19 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