City profile
Oshkosh, WI
Winnebago County · Population 66,729
Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, WI with about 66,729 residents and a typical home value near $178,000. It is 43 miles from Green Bay, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$177,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,189
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Hail
Nearest major airport
81 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 52% Republican
Community
Population
66,729
Black population
5.1%
County
Winnebago County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 66,729 residents
- Typical home value about $178,000
- 43 miles from Green Bay, WI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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