The Town FilesGreen Bay, Wisconsin
City in Brown County · population 107,395 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,200
- Household income
- $66,206
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.0
Green Bay is a city of 107,395 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $207,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 97% of Wisconsin towns.
How Green Bay ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green Bay is worth $207,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $66,206, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Bay | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $932 | $951 |
| Median household income | $66,206 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Green Bay
| People | Green Bay | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Green Bay
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Bay since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1970 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 1956.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 157,834 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,349 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Green Bay itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Green Bay
59 public schools with 27,522 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | 9-12 | 2,147 | 16.8 |
| Bay Port High | 9-12 | 1,951 | 17.0 |
| Edison Middle | 6-8 | 1,084 | 14.1 |
| East High | 9-12 | 1,077 | 14.8 |
| Southwest High | 9-12 | 1,069 | 17.0 |
| Ashwaubenon High | 9-12 | 1,004 | 15.9 |
| Red Smith K-8 | PK-8 | 861 | 14.6 |
| Bay View Middle | 7-8 | 844 | 13.2 |
| Lineville Intermediate | 5-6 | 814 | 13.1 |
| West High | 9-12 | 784 | 12.6 |
| Parkview Middle | 6-8 | 726 | 15.4 |
| Lombardi Middle | 6-8 | 692 | 12.4 |
Towns near Green Bay
- Allouez, WI3.9 mi · 14,156 people · home $235,000
- Bellevue, WI4.5 mi · 15,935 people · home $299,100
- Howard, WI5.3 mi · 19,950 people · home $315,700
- Ashwaubenon, WI5.8 mi · 16,991 people · home $266,600
- Scott, WI6.4 mi · 3,636 people · home $268,800
- Ledgeview, WI6.6 mi · 8,820 people · home $440,900
- Suamico, WI7.6 mi · 12,820 people · home $366,900
- De Pere, WI7.8 mi · 25,410 people · home $280,600
Green Bay questions
Is Green Bay, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Bay scores better for retirees than 1% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 0%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Green Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Bay is valued at $207,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,206, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Bay?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55.6 inches of snow.
Does Green Bay get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Bay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1970. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)