What are the schools like in Sister Bay, WI?

School district data for Sister Bay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sister Bay?

The median household income in Sister Bay, WI is $48,295 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Sister Bay, WI?

Sister Bay has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sister Bay, WI affordable or expensive?

Sister Bay's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sister Bay is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $271,000 and the median rent is $1,030 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sister Bay, WI?

Sister Bay has a violent crime rate of 39.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 310.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sister Bay, WI a Good Place to Live?

Sister Bay is a small town of 951 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $48,295 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Sister Bay stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Sister Bay 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: 96.3

Sister Bay's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sister Bay costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sister Bay, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$271,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,030	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,295	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sister Bay's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.8 /100k

Property Crime

310.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sister Bay, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sister Bay sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 79.6°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 61.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sister Bay, WI
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	79.6°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	61.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sister Bay, WI	National Avg
Population	951	—
Median Age	60.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	45.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ephraim, WI 2 mi Ellison Bay, WI 5 mi Baileys Harbor, WI 8 mi Egg Harbor, WI 13 mi Menominee, MI 24 mi

ZIP Codes in Sister Bay

Sister Bay, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54234

Sister Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sister Bay, WI affordable or expensive?

Sister Bay's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sister Bay roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $271,000 and median rent is $1,030/month.

What is the crime rate in Sister Bay, WI?

Sister Bay's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sister Bay?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sister Bay, WI a good place to live?

Sister Bay, WI has a population of 951, a median household income of $48,295, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Sister Bay?

Sister Bay averages 26.7°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 61.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sister Bay?

Sister Bay, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54234.

What is the population of Sister Bay?

The population of Sister Bay, Wisconsin is 951 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sister Bay?

Key numbers for living in Sister Bay: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $271,000, median household income $48,295, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sister Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.