Green Bay, Green Bay WI — neighborhood review

Green Bay, WI

Green Bay · Brown County · WI 54301

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$226K

Median Price

47/100

Walk Score

7.5/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
75/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
47/100
WYLT Score73/100

Our Take

Green Bay offers affordable homes, solid schools and a quiet, family‑friendly vibe, but its lack of public transit, low walkability and limited nightlife mean you’ll need a car and may feel a bit isolated if you prefer city perks.

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The Good

  • Affordability: median home price $193k vs national median
  • Strong public schools with average rating 7.3
  • Low cost of living and modest property taxes
  • Quiet, suburban feel suitable for families and retirees

Real Talk

  • !Walk score of 22 means almost every errand requires a car
  • !Limited public transit options – no reliable bus or rail
  • !Winter can bring heavy snow and costly heating
  • !Nightlife and cultural options are sparse compared to larger cities
  • $Higher heating and utility bills in cold winters
  • $Older homes may need more maintenance
  • $Resale market can be slow due to limited demand

Best For

Families looking for a quiet communityFirst‑time home buyers on a budgetRetirees seeking a small‑town feelRemote workers needing affordable housing

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Green Bay, WI

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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