Kohler

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Kohler, WI Area Guide

A charming village outside of Sheboygan and Lake Michigan

Commuter Golf Lake Affordable Historic College Town

A village in Sheboygan County, Kohler is located just outside of the city of Sheboygan, a thriving metropolis on Lake Michigan. Kohler’s proximity to Sheboygan is a major selling point for potential residents due to the city’s waterfront locale, top-notch restaurants, artistic centers, theaters, and museums. Commuters appreciate Kohler’s central location and the unbeatable access to Lake Michigan for boating, swimming, fishing, and more. Kohler is home to the Blackwolf Run Golf Course and the Sheboygan Campus of UW-Green Bay, giving the village a college-town vibe. Residents have direct access to Interstate 43, connecting Kohler to Milwaukee and Green Bay. You’ll find locals exploring the Kohler Design Center, grabbing dinner at Blackwolf Run Restaurant, or strolling through Bookworm Gardens, a whimsical botanical garden with social events and kid-friendly fun.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$104,508

Average: $128,083

Education

1,028

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,117

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

Kohler has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Kohler Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-5

327 Students

Kohler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

165 Students

Kohler High

Public

Grades 9-12

222 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Above and Beyond Children's Museum
  • Maywood - Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
  • Kohler-Andrae 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.