Living in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sheboygan · Census data 2020–2024
Sheboygan has 49,645 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $62,927 (19% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $924/month.
Sheboygan at a glance
- Population
- 49,645
- Median age
- 36.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,927State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Sheboygan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sheboygan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sheboygan the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,244 a month in housing costs.
Sheboygan median household income
The median household income in Sheboygan is $62,927 and the income per person is $33,174. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Sheboygan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,759
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.29
Sheboygan demographics
- Population
- 49,645
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 21,361
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sheboygan ›
Education in Sheboygan
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Sheboygan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sheboygan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Sheboygan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | 49,645 | $62,927 | $174,200 | $924 |
| Kohler | 2,175 | $135,833 | $381,300 | $2,054 |
| Sheboygan Falls | 8,547 | $71,477 | $217,500 | $883 |
| Howards Grove | 3,223 | $78,333 | $261,300 | $696 |
| Gibbsville | 529 | $129,583 | $282,600 | — |
| Oostburg | 3,058 | $87,857 | $246,900 | $936 |
| Hingham | 960 | $98,571 | $257,700 | $1,018 |
| Waldo | 506 | $93,750 | $261,800 | $880 |
| Plymouth | 8,890 | $68,038 | $213,300 | $914 |
More for people moving to Sheboygan
Sheboygan ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sheboygan: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sheboygan, WI?
The median household income in Sheboygan is $62,927, 19% 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 Sheboygan?
The median home value in Sheboygan is $174,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Sheboygan?
The median gross rent in Sheboygan is $924 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Sheboygan, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Sheboygan?
The median age in Sheboygan is 36.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sheboygan?
The average commute to work in Sheboygan is 17 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sheboygan?
The unemployment rate in Sheboygan is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sheboygan?
23.4% of adults in Sheboygan 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.
Last updated: