Retiring in Door County (Sturgeon Bay), Wisconsin

Overview

Great Lakes peninsula living, quiet and low-crime, with a surprisingly serious food scene.

Home Price

Homes in Door County (Sturgeon Bay) typically range from $241k to $434k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Door County (Sturgeon Bay)'s cost of living index is 92.0 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 76°F and winter daytime temperatures around 30°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 72/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Door County (Sturgeon Bay) scores a safety index of 92.4/100 and a political stability score of 9.2/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 62 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Breweries / wineries
• Farmers markets

Things to Consider

• Long, cold winters
• Very seasonal, quiet off-season

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