Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
40%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$520
Population
1,287
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Resting on the peninsula of Wisconsin, Sister Bay is a quaint waterfront village along the shores of Lake Michigan. Sister Bay features farm-style houses and cozy apartments available for rent. This village attracts tourists looking for a peaceful retreat, but residents enjoy stellar outdoor recreation opportunities, thrilling events, delectable eateries, and more. Sister Bay Marina and Beach are perfect for watersports like kayaking, canoeing, yachting, and fishing. During the colder months, residents flock to the outdoor skating rink, the sledding hill at the Sister Bay Sports Complex, or one of the village’s many snowmobiling trails. Paired with year-round outdoor fun, special events held throughout the year keep this charming town exciting. Known as the Festival Village in the Door County region, Sister Bay hosts special events throughout the year from lakeside outdoor movies to quirky festivals like the Goat Parade. After you’re done having a great time, refuel at one of Sister Bay’s renowned, locally-owned eateries serving everything from fresh-caught seafood to artisanal cheese to wood-fired pizza. With all of these wonderful amenities, Sister Bay will certainly win your heart.
Median Household Income
$51,628
Average: $68,149
Education
532
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
548
Workers Employed
Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
40%
Housing Distribution
Sister Bay has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sister Bay, WI is $520 for one bedroom, $1,550 for two bedrooms, and $1,248 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sister Bay has increased by 10.6% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sister Bay, WI is for everyday living.
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Walkability
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Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
† 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.