What are the schools like in Barneveld, WI?

Barneveld is served primarily by Barneveld School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Barneveld?

The median household income in Barneveld, WI is $116,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Barneveld, WI?

Barneveld has an average high temperature of 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Barneveld, WI affordable or expensive?

Barneveld's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barneveld is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,700 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

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

Barneveld 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 Barneveld, WI a Good Place to Live?

Barneveld is a small town of 1,454 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $116,563 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Barneveld stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Barneveld is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Barneveld 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

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

Metric	Barneveld, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barneveld'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

Barneveld is served primarily by Barneveld School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barneveld, WI	National Avg
School District	Barneveld School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barneveld sees average highs of 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barneveld, WI
Average High — January	26.0°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Barneveld, WI	National Avg
Population	1,454	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blue Mounds, WI 4 mi Ridgeway, WI 5 mi Mount Horeb, WI 8 mi Hollandale, WI 10 mi Arena, WI 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Barneveld

Barneveld, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53507

Barneveld vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barneveld, WI affordable or expensive?

Barneveld's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Barneveld roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $255,700 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Barneveld, WI?

Barneveld'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 Barneveld?

Public schools in Barneveld are operated by Barneveld School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barneveld, WI a good place to live?

Barneveld, WI has a population of 1,454, a median household income of $116,563, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Barneveld?

Barneveld averages 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barneveld?

Barneveld, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53507.

What is the population of Barneveld?

The population of Barneveld, Wisconsin is 1,454 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barneveld?

Key numbers for living in Barneveld: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $255,700, median household income $116,563, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barneveld side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.