10 Best Independent Living Communities in De Pere, WI

 

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This suburban community offers a charming, Midwestern small-town atmosphere with easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, health care facilities, and public transportation — plus all of Green Bay’s attractions just a few minutes north. Within city limits, De Pere residents enjoy popular local spots like Voyageur Park and White Pillars Museum.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in De Pere are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of De Pere retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in De Pere, WI

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,700 in the De Pere area and $2,400 in the state of Wisconsin.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in De Pere are rated 12 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that De Pere is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
88	85	89	92	86	90

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$81,163 per year	$37,184 per year	$63,488 per year	$30,628 per year	$42,813 per year	$3,760 per year	$557 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service De Pere include:

Saint Vincent Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Bellin Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

De Pere’s climate is classified as humid continental, experiencing warm summers and long, cold, snowy winters. The average humidity level is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 79%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
16°F	24°F	7°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
70°F	81°F	59°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 72

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 29″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	13.3%	25,254	2,166 per square mile	2.4

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
2.1%	3.2%	0.6%	1.3%	<0.1%	2.5%	90.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Green Bay: 15/30
• Overall inclusivity: 60/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Brown County

Democratic	Republican	Other
41.9%	52.7%	5.5%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in De Pere include:

• Oneida Nation Museum
• White Pillars Museum
• Brown County Courthouse

Outdoor attractions in De Pere:

• Voyageur Park
• Samantha Park
• Heritage Hill State Park

De Pere’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Get Reel De Pere Cinema
• Celebrate De Pere
• Bay Park Square

 

Transportation

Green Bay Metro offers bus transportation in the metropolitan area, including De Pere. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in De Pere.