Green Bay, WI — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Brown County · Green Bay · population 106,311

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74
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Green Bay stands

At or near all-time high. home values up 6.0% in the last year. averaging 8.9% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $282,595
1-year +6.0%
5-yr CAGR +8.9%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population -0.3%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$283k$115k$174k$234k$294k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
40/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
82/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,114/mo$0$591$1,182202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent14513780100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 21.1
Lean rent

At a 21.1 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Green Bay. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
78 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
83 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
41 · w16%
Rent YoY
61 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
84 · w10%
Long thesis

Green Bay has averaged 8.9% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+6.0% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

Green Bay's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Green Bay

Green Bay is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, with an estimated population of 106,311. The median home value in Green Bay is $282,595 as of 2026-04, up 6.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Green Bay average $1,114 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 74 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 8.9% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.
●Quiet strength: +6.0% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Green Bay (Wikipedia)

Green Bay is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Green Bay inlet at the mouth of the Fox River on Lake Michigan. With a population of 107,395 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Wisconsin and third-most populous city on Lake Michigan. The Green Bay metropolitan area has an estimated 335,000 residents.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorEric Genrich (D)
Area55.76 sq mi
Elevation581 ft
Settled1764
Density2299.38/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Brown County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Brown County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of Green Bay

32 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Nicollet Drive$595,894+10.2%
2Red Smith$442,174+4.6%
3McAuliffe Park$374,034+3.2%
4East Shore Drive$360,566+5.3%
5Schmitt Park$349,683+6.0%
6MacArthur Heights$338,118+7.1%
7Wilder Park$335,880+6.1%
8John Muir Park$321,020+10.1%
9Baird Creek$312,626+2.7%
10Astor$311,718+5.4%
11Lombardi$307,382+5.8%
12Firemans Park$273,538+5.3%
13Downtown$267,690+1.6%
14Perkins Park Area$266,104+9.9%
15Starlite$265,056+6.6%
16Colburn$261,861+3.5%
17Maple Arches$256,990+7.5%
18Marquette Park$247,332+7.8%
19Astor East River$244,332+7.3%
20Mather Heights$244,063+6.4%
21Olde Norwood$233,761+9.1%
22Fisk Addition$232,059+5.2%
23Oak Grove$226,307+7.6%
24Navarino$224,039+4.0%

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Run the numbers for Green Bay

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
27° / 11°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
81° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
188
~52% of year
Annual precip
33″ rain
47″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Green Bay area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
73%
Humid climate
Median household income
$72,500
Wisconsin state median
Top industries (state-level)
ManufacturingHealthcareDairy/Food

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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