How much do homeowners pay a month in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Sturgeon Bay, WI pay a median of $1,321 (±$171) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $662 (±$63).
48.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Sturgeon Bay, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,162 in 2015–2019 to $1,321 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,321 (±$171)
- Without a mortgage
- $662 (±$63)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 48.7%
Monthly owner costs in Sturgeon Bay
| Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,321 (±$171) | $1,696 (±$105) | $1,689 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $662 (±$63) | $698 (±$27) | $659 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 48.7% (±7.3 points) | 51.9% (±2.4 points) | 61.1% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,961 (±$366) | $3,486 (±$135) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Sturgeon Bay, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Door County ($1,696).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($1,689).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Door County, Sturgeon Bay ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1441 of 1,845.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Sturgeon Bay have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,162 (±$78) | $1,321 (±$171) | +13.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,716 (±$207) | $3,961 (±$366) | +45.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $147,000 (±$10,960) | $236,300 (±$22,747) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Sturgeon Bay
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay | — | $1,321 (±$171) | — |
| Town of Clay Banks | 4.7 mi | $1,900 (±$300) | Higher |
| Town of Nasewaupee | 5.5 mi | $2,032 (±$180) | Higher |
| Town of Sturgeon Bay | 5.6 mi | $1,756 (±$407) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Forestville | 8.4 mi | $1,549 (±$200) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 10 mi | $1,803 (±$105) | Higher |
| Town of Gardner | 10 mi | $1,727 (±$152) | Higher |
| Forestville | 11 mi | $1,112 (±$86) | Lower |
| Town of Sevastopol | 12 mi | $1,848 (±$240) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forestville, WI ($1,112).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Clay Banks, WI ($1,900), Town of Nasewaupee, WI ($2,032), Town of Egg Harbor, WI ($1,803).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Door County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Sturgeon Bay | $1,756 (±$407) |
| 13 | Town of Gardner | $1,727 (±$152) |
| 14 | Sister Bay | $1,711 (±$404) |
| 15 | Town of Brussels | $1,591 (±$96) |
| 16 | Town of Forestville | $1,549 (±$200) |
| 17 | Town of Washington (Door County) | $1,490 (±$256) |
| 18 | Sturgeon Bay | $1,321 (±$171) |
| 19 | Forestville | $1,112 (±$86) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Door County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sturgeon Bay
What is the average mortgage payment in Sturgeon Bay?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Sturgeon Bay, WI is $1,321 (±$171) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Sturgeon Bay?
Owners without a mortgage in Sturgeon Bay pay a median of $662 (±$63) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Sturgeon Bay gone up?
In Sturgeon Bay, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,162 in 2015–2019 to $1,321 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin (place:77875, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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