At a Glance
Median Income
$62,953
$32,836 per capita
Home Value
$165,200
Zillow: $253,116
Median Rent
$874/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
1,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Sheboygan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheboygan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheboygan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheboygan residents earn a median household income of $62,953 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,836. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheboygan is $165,200 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,116. Median rent is $874/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Sheboygan reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,630/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Sheboygan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheboygan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population49,812
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,077/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,953
Per Capita$32,836
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$9,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,200
Rent$874
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$253,116
Housing Units22,425
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent358/100K
Property1,630/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault237/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheboygan was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.