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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

city · Manitowoc County

At a glance

34,620
Population
$160,700
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$246,429
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$804/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$63,757
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
34.58%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities24% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost33% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates24.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Manitowoc Economic Development
The City of Manitowoc's economic development loan and tax credit programs are oriented toward encouraging investment and attracting private and public capital into the community. Business services include programs to support the expansion and type of business and industry necessary to enhance the quality of life in Manitowoc.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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