Living in Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sister Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Sister Bay has 1,044 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $71,169 (8% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $392,200, the median rent is $1,168/month.
Sister Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sister Bay at a glance
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 61State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,169State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $392,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,168/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Sister Bay a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 47% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sister Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sister Bay the median home value is $392,200, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,711 a month in housing costs.
Sister Bay median household income
The median household income in Sister Bay is $71,169 and the income per person is $51,572. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Sister Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,408
- Owner-occupied
- 50.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.7%
- Vacant
- 59.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.71
59.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sister Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Sister Bay demographics
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 46%
- Households
- 575
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sister Bay ›
Education in Sister Bay
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Sister Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sister Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Sister Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Bay | 1,044 | $71,169 | $392,200 | $1,168 |
| Ephraim | 412 | $100,313 | $505,100 | $956 |
| Ellison Bay | 186 | $66,000 | $292,900 | — |
| Baileys Harbor | 386 | $80,556 | $385,900 | $1,340 |
| Egg Harbor | 343 | $89,375 | $441,700 | — |
| Menominee | 8,326 | $49,432 | $104,400 | $735 |
| Marinette | 11,115 | $58,638 | $120,200 | $807 |
| Sturgeon Bay | 9,806 | $59,926 | $236,300 | $1,097 |
| Stephenson | 902 | $44,600 | $101,800 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Sister Bay, WI?
The median household income in Sister Bay is $71,169, 8% 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 Sister Bay?
The median home value in Sister Bay is $392,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Sister Bay?
The median gross rent in Sister Bay is $1,168 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is Sister Bay, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 47% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Sister Bay?
The median age in Sister Bay is 61 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sister Bay?
The average commute to work in Sister Bay is 13 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sister Bay?
The unemployment rate in Sister Bay is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sister Bay?
51.3% of adults in Sister Bay 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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