What are the schools like in Hartland, WI?

Hartland is served primarily by Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hartland?

The median household income in Hartland, WI is $82,238 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Hartland, WI?

Hartland has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hartland, WI affordable or expensive?

Hartland's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hartland is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $344,200 and the median rent is $1,069 per month.

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

Hartland has a violent crime rate of 68.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 341.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hartland, WI a Good Place to Live?

Hartland is a small town of 9,599 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $82,238 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hartland stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Hartland 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: 95.5

Hartland's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hartland costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hartland, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$344,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,069	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,238	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hartland's violent crime rate is 68.2 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.2 /100k

Property Crime

341.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hartland is served primarily by Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hartland, WI	National Avg
School District	Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hartland sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hartland, WI
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	36.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hartland, WI	National Avg
Population	9,599	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chenequa, WI 3 mi Merton, WI 3 mi Delafield, WI 4 mi Nashotah, WI 4 mi North Lake, WI 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Hartland

Hartland, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53029

Hartland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartland, WI affordable or expensive?

Hartland's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hartland roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $344,200 and median rent is $1,069/month.

What is the crime rate in Hartland, WI?

Hartland's violent crime rate is 68.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 341.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hartland?

Public schools in Hartland are operated by Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hartland, WI a good place to live?

Hartland, WI has a population of 9,599, a median household income of $82,238, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Hartland?

Hartland averages 27.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches with about 36.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hartland?

Hartland, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53029.

What is the population of Hartland?

The population of Hartland, Wisconsin is 9,599 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hartland?

Key numbers for living in Hartland: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $344,200, median household income $82,238, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.