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Green Bay, WI

Industry and trades · Manufacturing and construction jobs 1.6x the U.S. share
Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Green Bay

GB Hazelwood
GB Hazelwood · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Cofrin Library sunset
Cofrin Library sunset · Photo: Etzedek24, CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Green Bay City Deck along the Fox River
Downtown Green Bay City Deck along the Fox River · Photo: Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 4.0
Georgia Pacific Broadway facility
Georgia Pacific Broadway facility · Photo: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0
Green Bay July
Green Bay July · Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Greenbay Grassy Island Range Lights
Greenbay Grassy Island Range Lights · Photo: Pete Markham from Loretto, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hotel Northland
Hotel Northland · Photo: Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 3.0
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin · Photo: NASA, Public domain
Meyer Theatre New Marquee
Meyer Theatre New Marquee · Photo: Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 3.0
Old Green Bay Railway Station panoramio
Old Green Bay Railway Station panoramio · Photo: Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
Packers Heritage Trail Plaza
Packers Heritage Trail Plaza · Photo: Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 3.0
Resch Falls
Resch Falls · Photo: Rauglothgor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Green Bay
Green Bay in Wisconsin
Wisconsin in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Green Bay area.

23
grocery stores
113
restaurants
30
coffee shops
139
parks
83
playgrounds
9
libraries
2
movie theaters
10
live theaters
7
museums
13
bookstores
24
gyms
49
bars
10
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Green Bay area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
43 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
82 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 41,355 rented homes in the Green Bay area, 97% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 56%
$1,000 to $1,499: 35%
$1,500 to $1,999: 7%
$2,000 to $2,499: 1%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Green Bay area rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in Wisconsin

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Wisconsin DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Wisconsin voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

8 public school districts in this county, with about 42,770 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Green Bay Area Public School District · Green Bay
18,922 students · 12.9 students per teacher · 44 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Howard-Suamico School District · Green Bay
5,781 students · 14.3 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Ashwaubenon School District · Green Bay
3,215 students · 15.5 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
De Pere School District · De Pere
4,555 students · 15.3 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Pulaski Community School District · Pulaski
3,775 students · 13.7 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Wisconsin keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$293/week
about $15,200 a year
$220/week
about $11,400 a year
Toddler (2)$259/week
about $13,500 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$259/week
about $13,500 a year
$200/week
about $10,400 a year
School-age$205/week
about $10,700 a year

For an infant at a center: $293/week here, $257 across WI, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 16% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Wisconsin →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

4 colleges in the county around Green Bay. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College · Green Bay
Public, 2-year (community college) · 10,815 students · $4,904 in-state, $7,097 out-of-state
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay
Public, 4-year · 10,326 students · $8,342 in-state, $16,929 out-of-state
Saint Norbert College · De Pere
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 2,165 students · $44,432 a year
Bellin College · Green Bay
Private nonprofit, 4-year · 836 students · $28,211 a year

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$345,231
What a typical home sells for across the Green Bay area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
21 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,812 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in WI. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
6 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
13.5 per 100,000 people a year
37 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. WI average: 16.1 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 7.7 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 3,292 people without housing in the Wisconsin Balance of State area (69 counties): 2,975 in shelters and 317 outside, up from 3,201 in 2024. WI: 8.8 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$77,490
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.46% of home value a year
About $1,460 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 7.65%
WI's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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