What are the schools like in Unity, WI?

School district data for Unity is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Unity?

The median household income in Unity, WI is $51,726 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Unity, WI?

Unity has an average high temperature of 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Unity, WI affordable or expensive?

Unity's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Unity is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,100 and the median rent is $779 per month.

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

Unity has a violent crime rate of 134.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 556.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Unity, WI a Good Place to Live?

Unity is a small town of 408 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $51,726 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Unity stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Unity 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: 90.1

Unity's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Unity costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Unity, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,726	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Unity's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.9 /100k

Property Crime

556.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Unity, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Unity sees average highs of 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Unity, WI
Average High — January	21.1°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	30.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.8"

Demographics

Metric	Unity, WI	National Avg
Population	408	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Colby, WI 4 mi Abbotsford, WI 6 mi Spencer, WI 7 mi Curtiss, WI 9 mi Dorchester, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Unity

Unity, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54488

Unity vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unity, WI affordable or expensive?

Unity's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Unity roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,100 and median rent is $779/month.

What is the crime rate in Unity, WI?

Unity's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 556.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Unity?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Unity, WI a good place to live?

Unity, WI has a population of 408, a median household income of $51,726, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Unity?

Unity averages 21.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches with about 44.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Unity?

Unity, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54488.

What is the population of Unity?

The population of Unity, Wisconsin is 408 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Unity?

Key numbers for living in Unity: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,100, median household income $51,726, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Unity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.