What are the schools like in Union Grove, WI?

Union Grove is served primarily by Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 33 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1.

What is the median household income in Union Grove?

The median household income in Union Grove, WI is $103,005 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Union Grove, WI?

Union Grove has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Union Grove, WI affordable or expensive?

Union Grove's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Union Grove is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $249,600 and the median rent is $985 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Union Grove, WI?

Union Grove has a violent crime rate of 198.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 857.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Union Grove, WI a Good Place to Live?

Union Grove is a small town of 4,916 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $103,005 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Union Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Union Grove 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: 95.6

Union Grove's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Union Grove costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Union Grove, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$249,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$985	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,005	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Union Grove's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.7 /100k

Property Crime

857.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Union Grove is served primarily by Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Union Grove, WI	National Avg
School District	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	33	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Union Grove sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 40.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Union Grove, WI
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	40.5"

Demographics

Metric	Union Grove, WI	National Avg
Population	4,916	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yorkville, WI 3 mi Eagle Lake, WI 4 mi Sturtevant, WI 8 mi Raymond, WI 8 mi Mount Pleasant, WI 9 mi

Union Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union Grove, WI affordable or expensive?

Union Grove's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Union Grove roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $249,600 and median rent is $985/month.

What is the crime rate in Union Grove, WI?

Union Grove's violent crime rate is 198.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 857.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Union Grove?

Public schools in Union Grove are operated by Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 33 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.9:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Union Grove, WI a good place to live?

Union Grove, WI has a population of 4,916, a median household income of $103,005, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 Union Grove?

Union Grove averages 28.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 40.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Union Grove?

The population of Union Grove, Wisconsin is 4,916 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Union Grove?

Key numbers for living in Union Grove: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $249,600, median household income $103,005, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.