Polonia is a small town of 665 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $124,722
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Polonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Polonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Polonia 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: 94.1
Polonia's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Polonia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Polonia, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$264,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$788
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$124,722
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Polonia's violent crime rate is 130.0 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.0 /100k
Property Crime
621.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Polonia, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Polonia sees average highs of 23.6°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Polonia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Polonia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $264,300 and median rent is $788/month.
Polonia's violent crime rate is 130.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 621.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Polonia, WI has a population of 665, a median household income of $124,722, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Polonia averages 23.6°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Polonia, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54423.
The population of Polonia, Wisconsin is 665 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Polonia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $264,300, median household income $124,722, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Polonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
