Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Manitowoc
Manitowoc, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$845
Population
34,538
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Coast for a while in Wisconsin’s Maritime Capital
Nautical
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Coastal
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Quaint
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Historic
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Charming
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Lakefront
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Sitting on Lake Michigan where the Manitowoc River meets the shore, this city earned the title Wisconsin’s Maritime Capital. Downtown centers on the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which honors the city’s World War II submarine-building legacy—including a real sub tour. Neighborhoods wind through 18 square miles of lakefront terrain, with green spaces like Silver Creek Park and Lincoln Park Zoo, plus a walkable downtown of local restaurants, cafes, and shops. The SS Badger, the largest car ferry on the Great Lakes, runs seasonal trips to Ludington, Michigan, adding to the city’s nautical rhythm.
Rentals lean toward traditional options: single-family-style homes, duplexes, and smaller apartment communities that reflect a modest, close-knit character. Green Bay and Milwaukee are an easy drive, making Manitowoc a practical base for quieter living with access to big-city amenities. The Rahr West Art Museum and Mansion adds cultural depth to a city that balances working-class roots with lakeside charm.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,693
Average: $68,732
Education
7,135
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,633
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manitowoc has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manitowoc, WI is $852 for a studio, $825 for one bedroom, $1,133 for two bedrooms, and $1,387 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manitowoc has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$825/month
728 Sq Ft
Condo
$858/month
560 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manitowoc, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Public
Grades K-5
228 Students
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
464 Students
Public
Grades K-12
121 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
491 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,484 Students
Public
Grades K-12
121 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Park Zoo (Manitowoc, WI)
- Wisconsin Maritime Museum
- Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve
Airports
- Green Bay/Austin Straubel International
Top Apartments in Manitowoc
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Property Management Companies in Manitowoc, WI
Doneff Companies, LLC
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Northern Management
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40
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2 Communities in Manitowoc
Murphy Development, Inc.
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Focus Property Group
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37
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Lexington Management
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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.