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Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Experience the unique character of this secluded lakefront community

Coastal Rural Lake Scenic Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Fishing Boating Outdoors

Sturgeon Bay is a small city on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula, spanning both shores of its namesake waterway. This charming community exhibits a vibrant small-town personality, from the eclectic shops, restaurants, and taverns downtown to the marinas on the waterfront to the historic homes scattered amongst the tree-shaded neighborhood streets. Locals enjoy endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors: Most neighborhoods are within just a few blocks of a public park, Potawatomi State Park sits just north of town, and the abundant access to the water is great for boating and fishing.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sturgeon Bay, WI is $915 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $1,293 for two bedrooms, and $1,816 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sturgeon Bay has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
723 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sturgeon Bay, WI is 21.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sturgeon Bay is 18.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $915 - $1,816. You can expect to pay 9.9% more for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

Sevastopol Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

240 Students

9
out of 10

Sunrise Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

201 Students

5
out of 10

Sawyer Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

248 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sunset Elementary

Public

Grades PK-K

140 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sevastopol Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

156 Students

10
out of 10

Walker Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

223 Students

9
out of 10

Sturgeon Bay High

Public

Grades 9-12

393 Students

5
out of 10

Sevastopol High

Public

Grades 9-12

177 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sturgeon Bay Museum
  • Crossroads at Big Creek
  • Potawatomi State Park

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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.