What are the schools like in Stanley, WI?

Stanley is served primarily by Stanley-Boyd Area School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Stanley?

The median household income in Stanley, WI is $55,919 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Stanley, WI?

Stanley has an average high temperature of 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Stanley, WI affordable or expensive?

Stanley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanley is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,300 and the median rent is $734 per month.

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

Stanley has a violent crime rate of 395.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 738.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanley, WI a Good Place to Live?

Stanley is a small town of 3,772 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $55,919 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Stanley 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 Stanley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanley 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: 91.4

Stanley's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stanley costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stanley, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,919	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stanley's violent crime rate is 395.5 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.5 /100k

Property Crime

738.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stanley is served primarily by Stanley-Boyd Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stanley, WI	National Avg
School District	Stanley-Boyd Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanley sees average highs of 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 32.5 inches of annual precipitation and 52.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanley, WI
Average High — January	22.3°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.5"
Annual Snowfall	52.0"

Demographics

Metric	Stanley, WI	National Avg
Population	3,772	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boyd, WI 5 mi Thorp, WI 7 mi Cadott, WI 10 mi Lublin, WI 13 mi Gilman, WI 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanley

Stanley, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54768

Stanley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanley, WI affordable or expensive?

Stanley's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stanley roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,300 and median rent is $734/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanley, WI?

Stanley's violent crime rate is 395.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 738.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanley?

Public schools in Stanley are operated by Stanley-Boyd Area School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stanley, WI a good place to live?

Stanley, WI has a population of 3,772, a median household income of $55,919, 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.

What is the weather like in Stanley?

Stanley averages 22.3°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.5 inches with about 52.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanley?

Stanley, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54768.

What is the population of Stanley?

The population of Stanley, Wisconsin is 3,772 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanley?

Key numbers for living in Stanley: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $141,300, median household income $55,919, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.