Sister Bay, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Door County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,016 Population 381/sq mi density
$57,679 Median Income $47,490 per capita
$328,700 Home Value $528,743 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,679 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$328,700 home value, $1,018/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sister Bay, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,679
23% below
$47,490 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
17% above
Zillow: $528,743
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
44% above
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Sister Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sister Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
117%
Rent
88%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sister Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sister Bay residents earn a median household income of $57,679 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,490. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,422 business establishments, including 270 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sister Bay is $328,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $528,743. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 40.4% 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 1992.

Education

48.6% of adults in Sister Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sister Bay has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,016
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density381/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,679
Per Capita$47,490
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$2,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

B
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,018
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$528,743
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation716 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sister Bay was built in 1992.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 270 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.