Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Jenn's Java
Coffee Shop
Manitowoc Coffee
Coffee Shop
Little Prairie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) C-
Manitowoc County Historical Society
Museum
Meadow Lanes West
Bowling Alley
Lakeshore Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Rahr Civic Center Museum
Museum
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Capitol Civic Centre
Theatre Arts
Capitol Civic Centre
Theatre Arts
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Museum
Capitol Civic Centre
Theatre Arts
USS Cobia
Attraction
Capitol Civic Centre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Attraction
Birds of Prey
Attraction
Lincoln Park Zoo
Zoo
Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo
Zoo
AMC CLASSIC Manitowoc 10
Cinema
West of the Lake Gardens
Attraction
University Theater
Theatre Arts
Franciscan Music Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (17) F
Lakeshore Cinema
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Beernsten's
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Courthouse Pub
Bar
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Superior Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (7) F
Unknown Name
Bakery
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (49) A+
Riverview Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Manitou Park
Park
Henry Schuette Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Westfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Halvorsen Park
Park
Citizen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dale Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverview Park
Park
Rheaume Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington Park
Park
Mariner's Landing Park
Park
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Burger Boat Company Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (33) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
The Flower Gallery
Florist
MilwaukeePC
Electronics
Bitter Numann
Furniture
Riverwalk Place
Mall
Nails & Spa
Beauty
Maurices
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Rummele Jewelers
Fashion
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cellcom
Electronics
CosmoProf
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Manitowoc.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations A+
South 25th Street and Franklin
Bus Stop
South 22nd street and Franklin
Bus Stop
South 19th street and Franklin
Bus Stop
Golden Flame
Bus Stop
Washington Street and South 24th
Bus Stop
Washington Street and South 22nd
Bus Stop
Custer Street and South 29th
Bus Stop
Washington Street and South 16th
Bus Stop
Calumet Ave and Railroad Tracks
Bus Stop
South 13th and franklin
Bus Stop
Calumet Ave and South31 Street
Bus Stop
Washington Street and South 13th
Bus Stop
PicknSave
Bus Stop
South 9th and Franklin
Bus Stop
South 9th Sreet and Franklin
Bus Stop
Shopko Plaza and Bitter Nueman
Bus Stop
Manitowoc Library Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Division and South31st Street
Bus Stop
City of Manitowoc Bus Stop
Bus Stop
South 30th street and Meadowbrook
Bus Stop
Mcdonalds
Bus Stop
Division and South 35th Street
Bus Stop
Lakeside Foods
Bus Stop
Calumet Ave and South 39th Street
Bus Stop
South 30th Street and Yorkshire
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Manitowoc is 87/100 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B+

Manitowoc crime rates are 1,704 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,508 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
196 crimes per 100k A-
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employment C

The median income in Manitowoc is $51,563 - which is 6% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$51,563 F
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center
Hospital
Planned Parenthood Manitowoc Health Center
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Manitowoc Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Aurora Manitowoc Clinic
Clinic
Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Manitowoc home prices are $112,000 - which is 33% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$112,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Manitowoc graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (14) B-
Life Academy
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School
Franklin Elementary
St Francis Of Assisi Middle School
St Francis Of Assisi Elementary School
Jackson Elementary
Immanuel Lutheran School
First German Evangelical Lutheran School
Jefferson Elementary
Madison Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Monroe Elementary
Stangel Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Mckinley Academy
Washington Junior High
Wilson Junior High
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Lincoln High
Roncalli High School
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ratings C+

Manitowoc has an overall rating of 68% from 27 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (25)
From AreaVibes B+
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Manitowoc, WI Area Guide

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Manitowoc Area Facts

  • Manitowoc has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Manitowoc crime rates are 1% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Manitowoc is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average

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Decent city, kind of boring 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 11, 2021) I have lived here for a little over a year. Overall, I have found my time in Manitowoc to be a bit disappointing. Manitowoc seems like a hard city to fit in if you didn't grow up here. It's a very small town, with a shrinking population. People tend to prefer to stay with their c ...Read More liques of friends they've known for 20+ years. As someone in their mid 20's, I find it very difficult to meet up with people my own age. Most places I go to, I am at least 20 years younger than everyone else. I frequently have to travel to Sheboygan or Green Bay, because a lot of things I took for granted living in bigger cities, are just not available in Manitowoc.

There are some cool places in town, don't get me wrong. Downtown features a lot of bars, though a lot of them are very similar in their concept. I have heard Manitowoc described as a "retirement community". It can be a good place to raise a family, but odds are when they become adults, they'll want to move somewhere that's more exciting. Read Less
Manitowoc: Wisconsins Affordable Choice 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) If you're thinking of moving to Manitowoc, keep in mind that it can be a very low-key city. While the real estate here looks pretty affordable, it's partly due to the fact that crime is higher than most of the state. You won't have the best selection when it comes to finding a jo ...Read More b either since it's a small city and the closest big city, Green Bay, is nearly an hour away.

On the other hand, there are a few fun things to do here. The best area of Manitowoc is probably when you get close to Lake Michigan. There are a few museums there that are worth checking out, such as the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. You'll also find a decent selection of restaurants and cafes. There's a lot of sports bars and grills too, in case you like to get out and watch some sports games with friends. If you don't mind a slower paced city, Manitowoc might be a good fit for you. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Manitowoc? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverview Park
      Riverview Park
      Manitou Park
      Henry Schuette Park
      Unknown Name
      Westfield Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Manitowoc County Historical Society
      Meadow Lanes West
      Lakeshore Cinema Cafe
      Rahr Civic Center Museum
      Amphitheatre
      Capitol Civic Centre
      Capitol Civic Centre
      Wisconsin Maritime Museum

      Food & Drink

      Lakeshore Cinema
      Burger King
      Beernsten's
      McDonald's
      Courthouse Pub
      Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Manitowoc? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Manitowoc.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manitowoc? The cost of living in Manitowoc is 87/100 - which is 10% lower than Wisconsin.
      Manitowoc
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Manitowoc? Manitowoc crime rates are 1,704, which are 1% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,704 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Manitowoc? The median income in Manitowoc is $51,563 which is 6% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $51,5637% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,730equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Manitowoc a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Holy Family Memorial Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Manitowoc home prices? Manitowoc home prices are $112,000 - which is 33% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $112,00039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $67229% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Manitowoc have good schools? The Manitowoc graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Manitowoc a good place to live? Manitowoc has an overall rating of 68% from 27 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      27 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      25 total surveys

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