Sheboygan is a small city of 49,805 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $59,861
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sheboygan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sheboygan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sheboygan 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: 90.8
Sheboygan's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sheboygan costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sheboygan, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$853
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Sheboygan's violent crime rate is 427.3 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
427.3 /100k
Property Crime
1288.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sheboygan is served primarily by Sheboygan Area School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sheboygan, WI
National Avg
School District
Sheboygan Area School District
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
5
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High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sheboygan sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.6 inches of snow per year.
Sheboygan's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sheboygan roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,300 and median rent is $853/month.
Sheboygan's violent crime rate is 427.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1288.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sheboygan are operated by Sheboygan Area School District.
The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sheboygan, WI has a population of 49,805, a median household income of $59,861, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Sheboygan averages 30.3°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches
with about 48.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sheboygan, WI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 53081, 53083.
The population of Sheboygan, Wisconsin is 49,805 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sheboygan: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $154,300, median household income $59,861, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheboygan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
