City profile
Sheboygan, WI
Sheboygan County · Population 49,645
Sheboygan is a town in Sheboygan County, WI with about 49,645 residents and a typical home value near $174,000. It is 49 miles from Milwaukee, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$174,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,165
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
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 Low · county score 70/100
Top hazards: Hail, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
55 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 58% Republican
Community
Population
49,645
Black population
3.0%
County
Sheboygan County
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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 49,645 residents
- Typical home value about $174,000
- 49 miles from Milwaukee, WI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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