Living in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manitowoc · Census data 2020–2024
Manitowoc has 34,620 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $63,757 (18% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $160,700, the median rent is $804/month.
Manitowoc at a glance
- Population
- 34,620
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,757State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $160,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Manitowoc a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manitowoc
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manitowoc the median home value is $160,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,134 a month in housing costs.
Manitowoc median household income
The median household income in Manitowoc is $63,757 and the income per person is $36,474. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Manitowoc: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,506
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.22
Manitowoc demographics
- Population
- 34,620
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 15,094
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manitowoc ›
Education in Manitowoc
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Manitowoc have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manitowoc
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Manitowoc vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | $63,757 | $160,700 | $804 |
| Two Rivers | 11,231 | $57,222 | $140,300 | $780 |
| Francis Creek | 627 | $86,875 | $235,900 | $650 |
| Whitelaw | 862 | $57,027 | $182,800 | $950 |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | $143,800 | $758 |
| Valders | 873 | $81,875 | $170,500 | $1,035 |
| Kellnersville | 254 | $45,481 | $150,500 | $640 |
| Cleveland | 1,676 | $82,589 | $202,500 | $975 |
| St. Nazianz | 907 | $57,895 | $139,200 | $582 |
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What is the median household income in Manitowoc, WI?
The median household income in Manitowoc is $63,757, 18% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manitowoc?
The median home value in Manitowoc is $160,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Manitowoc?
The median gross rent in Manitowoc is $804 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Manitowoc, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Manitowoc?
The median age in Manitowoc is 42.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Manitowoc?
The average commute to work in Manitowoc is 19 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manitowoc?
The unemployment rate in Manitowoc is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manitowoc?
24.6% of adults in Manitowoc have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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