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Green Bay, WI

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 54
Population106,585
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density2,344people per mi²
Median Age35.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

74/100

26% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Green Bay, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $37k$55k
Luxury $107k+$166k+
Elite (Top 5%) $126k+$196k+
Affordability Ratio

114%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
3

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

7 within 20 miles

1.8mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

175.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Green Bay, WI

1.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 4.1 mi
Camping5Nearest 11.4 mi
Marina4Nearest 1.4 mi
Winery2Nearest 1.4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 3.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$63k+5.7%
17% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$528k
20% below US avg
College Educated
25.5%
27% below US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
55.9%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$192k
32% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−23.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−15.1%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k Residents12% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.25 / 1k Residents98% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−31.2%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k Residents6% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.35 / 1k Residents18% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.74 / 1k Residents44% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Green Bay, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season180 days217 frost-free
Annual Rainfall35.3"
Elevation587 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak184 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,344/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Hail, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 192 mi · coast 736 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$103.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 103 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital122 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison4.3 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:17:26.000Z

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