What are the schools like in Pulaski, WI?

Pulaski is served primarily by Pulaski Community School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Pulaski?

The median household income in Pulaski, WI is $65,906 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pulaski, WI?

Pulaski has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Pulaski, WI affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pulaski is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,500 and the median rent is $756 per month.

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

Pulaski has a violent crime rate of 24.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 462.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pulaski, WI a Good Place to Live?

Pulaski is a small town of 3,861 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $65,906 . Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

All Pulaski 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: 92.1

Pulaski's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pulaski costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pulaski, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$756	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,906	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pulaski's violent crime rate is 24.3 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

24.3 /100k

Property Crime

462.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pulaski is served primarily by Pulaski Community School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pulaski, WI	National Avg
School District	Pulaski Community School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pulaski sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation and 50.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pulaski, WI
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.8"
Annual Snowfall	50.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pulaski, WI	National Avg
Population	3,861	—
Median Age	29.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	35.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pulaski

Pulaski, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54162

Pulaski vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski, WI affordable or expensive?

Pulaski's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pulaski roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,500 and median rent is $756/month.

What is the crime rate in Pulaski, WI?

Pulaski's violent crime rate is 24.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 462.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pulaski?

Public schools in Pulaski are operated by Pulaski Community School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pulaski, WI a good place to live?

Pulaski, WI has a population of 3,861, a median household income of $65,906, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Pulaski?

Pulaski averages 24.5°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches with about 50.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pulaski?

Pulaski, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54162.

What is the population of Pulaski?

The population of Pulaski, Wisconsin is 3,861 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pulaski?

Key numbers for living in Pulaski: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $218,500, median household income $65,906, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pulaski side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.