About Brown County
Brown County is located in northeastern Wisconsin at the southern end of Green Bay. The city of Green Bay serves as the county seat and the county's primary center for employment, healthcare, transportation, shopping, entertainment and government services.
The county includes urban neighborhoods, established suburbs, growing villages, rural towns, waterfront areas and communities along the Fox River. Its location provides direct access to the Fox Valley, Door County, Lake Michigan communities and northern Wisconsin.
What Brown County is known for
- Green Bay and the southern Green Bay shoreline
- Lambeau Field and professional football
- The Fox River and waterfront redevelopment
- Regional healthcare, manufacturing and business services
- De Pere, Ashwaubenon and growing suburban communities
- Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and family attractions
- Fox River Trail and local park systems
- Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport
Living in Brown County
Brown County offers downtown apartments, historic homes, established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, condominiums, rural properties and waterfront residences. Housing costs vary based on municipality, school district, property condition, lot size and proximity to employment centers, highways or the waterfront.
A complete household budget should include housing, property taxes, utilities, insurance, transportation, heating, snow removal and property maintenance. Commuting costs can vary depending on whether a household is located in Green Bay, a nearby village or a rural part of the county.