In Sheboygan County
Looking for a place to buy a home and boost your career? Welcome to Sheboygan County, WI!
Here, you'll find a community with a broad array of job opportunities where career growth and life quality go hand in hand. With major companies like Johnsonville, Kohler, Masters Gallery Cheese, and Sargento based here, Sheboygan offers career paths you wouldn't expect outside of a big city.
Starting hourly wages in Sheboygan County are living wages, starting around $30/hour. Additionally, these companies offer high-paying careers, generous tuition assistance, and top-notch 401(k) programs.
But it's not all about work here. With over 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and stunning natural areas like the Kettle Moraine State Forest, outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for recreation. From fishing and boating to hiking and biking, even surfing, there's always something new to explore.
Housing For Sale
$65,000 Downpayment Assistance &
Relocation Packages Available
Founders' Pointe Subdivision, each home features three bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage, and a full basement. The homes range in size from 1,322 sq. ft. to 1,512 sq. ft.
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Top Employers
Acuity
We are a mutual insurance company headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We are trusted to protect over 125,000 businesses, 300,000 commercial vehicles, and nearly 500,000 homes and cars.Nationally recognized as a top workplace, each employee understands that their work impacts the mission and v...
City of Sheboygan
Sheboygan County is recognized as a leader in providing responsive and cost-effective local government. The County is governed by a 25-member, non-partisan Board of Supervisors. The annual budget supports 19 departments, 850 employees, hundreds of contracted service providers, and more than 200 prog...
Johnsonville
In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened up a butcher shop with another family and named it after their Wisconsin hometown – Johnsonville. Their shop featured delicious meats, including sausage. Ralph F. was determined to make his brat better – not with scraps of meat like other butchers used. Inst...
Kohler
A spirit of innovation has defined us since 1873. From our roots as a bathtub manufacturer, the creativity and entrepreneurial energy of our associates has built us into one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies.
Krier Foods - JollyGood
Krier Foods, Inc., located in Random Lake, Wisconsin. is a fifth-generation, family-owned beverage co-packing company with a 100-year heritage of customer-oriented service. When it comes to beverage manufacturing, there is little we haven’t done and nothing we can’t do. We are:
Masters Gallery Foods
Masters Gallery Foods is a leading national cheese supplier that maintains one of the largest privately held cheese inventories in the United States. Conceived in 1974, Masters Gallery Foods has grown into a billion dollar cheese packaging and distribution company with a legacy of excellence. Servin...
Sargento
Sargento Foods has been a leader in cheese since 1953. We are proud to be the company that successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheese. Today, we manufacture and market amazing natural cheese products, as well as ingredients. Our third-generation family owners ...
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County is recognized as a leader in providing responsive and cost-effective local government. The County is governed by a 25-member, non-partisan Board of Supervisors. The annual budget supports 19 departments, 850 employees, hundreds of contracted service providers, and more than 200 prog...Your Standard of Living
If you live in Sheboygan, WI and have an income of $50,000, this is the equivalent of how much buying power?
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Crystal Lake |
Barrington |
Schaumburg |
Gurnee |
Aurora |
Naperville |
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$64,610 |
$79,471 |
$67,632 |
$61,335 |
$56,108 |
$76,700 |
Living and Working North of the Border
Whether it's cost of living or commute times, Sheboygan County has the comparative advantage.
| Chicago, IL | Sheboygan, WI | United States | |
| Median Income | $47,831 | $43,107 | $53,482 |
| Avg. Home Price | $284,100 | $176,900 | $338,100 |
| Avg. Commute Time | 34.63 | 16.59 | 26.38 |
- Sheboygan housing costs are 37.7% less expensive than Chicago housing costs.
- The average commute for residents of Sheboygan is 18.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
| Barrington, IL | Palatine, IL | Gurnee, IL | Sheboygan, WI | United States | |
| Median Income | $110,469 | $72,180 | $85,141 | $43,107 | $53,482 |
| Avg. Home Price | $495,200 | $305,600 | $296,400 | $176,900 | $338,100 |
| Avg. Commute Time | 32.13 | 29.11 | 27.73 | 16.59 | 26.38 |
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Northern IL Communities |
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Illinois |
Barrington |
Aurora |
Gurnee |
Naperville |
Waukegan |
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Violent Crime |
7.2 |
18.3 |
8.8 |
10.2 |
27.8 |
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Property Crime |
22.0 |
23.7 |
59.7 |
19.9 |
39.2 |
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Sheboygan County, WI |
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Wisconsin |
Howards Grove |
Plymouth |
Sheboygan Falls |
Elkhart Lake |
Sheboygan |
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Violent Crime |
7.7 |
8.0 |
8.6 |
11.3 |
16.8 |
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Property Crime |
20.1 |
26.7 |
20.8 |
23.5 |
34.3 |
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Unfair Comparisons |
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Chicago |
Rockford |
Dekalb |
Rosemont |
Springfield |
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Violent Crime |
49.9 |
72 |
29.8 |
28.8 |
52.9 |
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Property Crime |
46.3 |
57.1 |
51.2 |
92 |
65.4 |
Violent Crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. USA average is: 22.7
Property Crime includes offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property. USA average is: 35.4
No Better Place to Work
“We moved to Sheboygan four years ago from Scottsdale, AZ and couldn’t be happier. The cost of living, incredible restaurants, hands on community, and top-notch golf courses are why we love it here so much.”
“Visiting Sheboygan and experiencing the summer weather on the beach, education opportunities, and world class golf courses convinced us to make this place our home.”
“My family and I moved to Sheboygan County a little over two years ago for a work opportunity. We LOVE Sheboygan County, and I couldn’t think of a better place to raise my family.”
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