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Manitowoc, WI

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Coast for a while in Wisconsin’s Maritime Capital

Nautical Coastal Quaint Historic Charming Family-Friendly Lakefront

Known as Wisconsin’s Maritime Capital, Manitowoc is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. Manitowoc celebrates its shipbuilding history with the largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which highlights the city’s submarine construction efforts for World War II. Manitowoc is also the home port of the largest car ferry of the Great Lakes, transporting cars and passengers to and from Ludington, Michigan.

Manitowoc’s historic downtown area includes a range of restaurants, cafes, shops, and entertainment venues. Nearby, residents and visitors can explore the Home of the Great Spirit’s attractions such as the Rahr West Art Museum and Mansion, Pinecrest Historical Village, the Sputnik Crash Site, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Silver Creek Park. Several destinations within three hours’ driving distance of Manitowoc include Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Manitowoc, WI is $825 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $1,066 for two bedrooms, and $1,246 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manitowoc has increased by 5.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
714 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stangel Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

272 Students

5
out of 10

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

228 Students

5
out of 10

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

389 Students

4
out of 10

Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

377 Students

3
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

3
out of 10

Wilson Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

464 Students

4
out of 10

Washington Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

491 Students

2
out of 10

Lincoln High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,484 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lincoln Park Zoo (Manitowoc, WI)
  • Wisconsin Maritime Museum
  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

Airports

  • Green Bay/Austin Straubel International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.