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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Cooper Williams

Working in Manitowoc -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from New York and Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown...

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vegas_carter

Life in Manitowoc as a young professional

We have two kids and The median home value here is around $143,900, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $787/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

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Isla

Weekend activities in Manitowoc?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 3 months ago and With a population of 34,553, Manitowoc is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough dur...

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detroitheart2023

Couple moving to Manitowoc from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers.

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Piper R.

Is Manitowoc getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

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Ella Johnson

Quick question about Manitowoc

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Manitowoc sits at 224.6 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Mackenzie

Remote worker thinking about Manitowoc

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $787/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Ther...

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Cooper Long

Commute times in Manitowoc -how bad?

Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Manitowoc sits at 224.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $143,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new develop...

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Willow Miller

Remote worker thinking about Manitowoc

Hi all, I'm originally from Baltimore and You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Ellie Thompson

Manitowoc job market vs Orlando

Hi all, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,553, Manitowoc is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent i...

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Cooper Long

Top 5 things I love about Manitowoc

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,553 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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Isla

Relocating to Manitowoc, WI -pros and cons?

Been living here since 2008. Household incomes average around $62,133 in Manitowoc. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. P...

0 replies 24 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Phillips

Best companies to work for in Manitowoc?

Hey everyone, I work in legal and Household incomes average around $62,133 in Manitowoc. You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Hailey

Co-working spaces in Manitowoc?

Hey folks, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $143,900, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $143,900 on average. Household incomes average around $62,133 in Manitowoc. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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Willow Miller

Worst things about Manitowoc nobody talks about

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $143,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families ...

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Mackenzie Phillips

Dog-friendly places in Manitowoc?

I work in logistics and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,553 people. The median home value here is around $143,900, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $62,133, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. There's a...

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Willow Miller

Manitowoc vs Los Angeles -which is better?

Random thought, My partner and I are Rent is about $787/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Manitowoc? The weather takes some...

6 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
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