What are the schools like in Niagara, WI?

Niagara is served primarily by Niagara School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Niagara?

The median household income in Niagara, WI is $51,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Niagara, WI?

Niagara has an average high temperature of 24.0°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Niagara, WI affordable or expensive?

Niagara's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Niagara is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,000 and the median rent is $838 per month.

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

Niagara has a violent crime rate of 127.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 254.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Niagara, WI a Good Place to Live?

Niagara is a small town of 1,423 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $51,667 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Niagara stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Niagara is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Niagara 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: 89.1

Niagara's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Niagara costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Niagara, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$838	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Niagara's violent crime rate is 127.3 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.3 /100k

Property Crime

254.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Niagara is served primarily by Niagara School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Niagara, WI	National Avg
School District	Niagara School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Niagara sees average highs of 24.0°F in January and 80.4°F in July, with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation and 61.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Niagara, WI
Average High — January	24.0°F
Average High — July	80.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.5"
Annual Snowfall	61.0"

Demographics

Metric	Niagara, WI	National Avg
Population	1,423	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quinnesec, MI 2 mi Iron Mountain, MI 4 mi Norway, MI 5 mi Kingsford, MI 5 mi Pembine, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Niagara

Niagara, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54151

Niagara vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niagara, WI affordable or expensive?

Niagara's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Niagara roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,000 and median rent is $838/month.

What is the crime rate in Niagara, WI?

Niagara's violent crime rate is 127.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 254.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Niagara?

Public schools in Niagara are operated by Niagara School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Niagara, WI a good place to live?

Niagara, WI has a population of 1,423, a median household income of $51,667, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Niagara?

Niagara averages 24.0°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches with about 61.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Niagara?

Niagara, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54151.

What is the population of Niagara?

The population of Niagara, Wisconsin is 1,423 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Niagara?

Key numbers for living in Niagara: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $87,000, median household income $51,667, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Niagara side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.