What are the schools like in Arena, WI?

School district data for Arena is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Arena?

The median household income in Arena, WI is $63,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Arena, WI?

Arena has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Arena, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arena, WI affordable or expensive?

Arena's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arena is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,300 and the median rent is $875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arena, WI?

Arena has a violent crime rate of 71.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 625.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arena, WI a Good Place to Live?

Arena is a small town of 825 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $63,125 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Arena stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Arena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Arena's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arena costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arena, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arena's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.8 /100k

Property Crime

625.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Arena, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arena sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arena, WI
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Arena, WI	National Avg
Population	825	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mazomanie, WI 6 mi Spring Green, WI 8 mi Black Earth, WI 8 mi Plain, WI 10 mi Barneveld, WI 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Arena

Arena, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53503

Arena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arena, WI affordable or expensive?

Arena's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arena roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,300 and median rent is $875/month.

What is the crime rate in Arena, WI?

Arena's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 625.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arena?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Arena, WI a good place to live?

Arena, WI has a population of 825, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arena?

Arena averages 28.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arena?

Arena, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53503.

What is the population of Arena?

The population of Arena, Wisconsin is 825 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arena?

Key numbers for living in Arena: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $179,300, median household income $63,125, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.