Start Enjoying the Better Life.
Kiplinger's magazine named Greater Green Bay as one of the top five places to raise a family. BusinessWeek said we have some of the best, most affordable suburbs in the Midwest. And, in 2008 and 2005, America's Promise named us as one of the top communities in the nation for young people. Here's why...
Better Communities
Our 14 local communities are home to low crime rates, friendly neighborhoods, job opportunities, and genuine people. Together, we share a family-friendly culture and respect for the work/life balance.
Better Schoools
Our award-winning school districts feature small class sizes and passionate teachers, which has helped our students consistently score among the nation's highest SRA, ACT and SAT percentiles. Top-quality higher education is also available with several accredited college and university systems in the area.
Better Commute
The average commute for area employees is just over 15 minutes, compared to more than 35 minutes in other regional cities.
Better Cost of Living
Our average cost of living is 40 percent less than Chicago suburbs and 18 percent below than the national average. That means you can actually afford to live the better life.
Better Healthcare
This area is home to four comprehensive medical centers—including two of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. Cheers to our health and healthcare job opportunities!
Better Housing
Area housing costs are 20 to 30 percent less than identical housing in larger cities. The estimated median home price in Greater Green Bay is $127,700 compared to $245,000 in Chicago and $226,900 in Minneapolis. Renting costs follow the same trend.
Better Recreation
We offer more than 90,000 seats at area entertainment venues, 100-plus miles of recreational trails, nearly 13 acres of parks per 1,000 residents, dozens of beautiful waterways, Lake Michigan, wide-open countryside, restaurants, nightclubs, and more! Did we forget to mention the Green Bay Packers?
