What are the schools like in De Pere, WI?

De Pere is served primarily by De Pere School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in De Pere?

The median household income in De Pere, WI is $78,733 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in De Pere, WI?

De Pere has an average high temperature of 25.5°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.6 inches.

De Pere, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is De Pere, WI affordable or expensive?

De Pere's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means De Pere is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,000 and the median rent is $979 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in De Pere, WI?

De Pere has a violent crime rate of 75.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 568.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is De Pere, WI a Good Place to Live?

De Pere is a small city of 25,373 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $78,733 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: De Pere stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether De Pere is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All De Pere city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.1

De Pere's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in De Pere costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	De Pere, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$979	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,733	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

De Pere's violent crime rate is 75.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.0 /100k

Property Crime

568.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

De Pere is served primarily by De Pere School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	De Pere, WI	National Avg
School District	De Pere School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

De Pere sees average highs of 25.5°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 55.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	De Pere, WI
Average High — January	25.5°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	55.6"

Demographics

Metric	De Pere, WI	National Avg
Population	25,373	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ashwaubenon, WI 3 mi Allouez, WI 4 mi Hobart, WI 6 mi Bellevue, WI 6 mi Green Bay, WI 8 mi

De Pere vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is De Pere, WI affordable or expensive?

De Pere's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes De Pere roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,000 and median rent is $979/month.

What is the crime rate in De Pere, WI?

De Pere's violent crime rate is 75.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 568.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in De Pere?

Public schools in De Pere are operated by De Pere School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is De Pere, WI a good place to live?

De Pere, WI has a population of 25,373, a median household income of $78,733, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in De Pere?

De Pere averages 25.5°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 55.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of De Pere?

The population of De Pere, Wisconsin is 25,373 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in De Pere?

Key numbers for living in De Pere: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $232,000, median household income $78,733, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare De Pere side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.