What are the schools like in Verona, WI?

Verona is served primarily by Verona Area School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Verona?

The median household income in Verona, WI is $109,960 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Verona, WI?

Verona has an average high temperature of 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Verona, WI affordable or expensive?

Verona's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Verona is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,000 and the median rent is $1,407 per month.

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

Verona has a violent crime rate of 48.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 662.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Verona, WI a Good Place to Live?

Verona is a small city of 14,040 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $109,960 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Verona stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Verona 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: 95.8

Verona's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Verona costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Verona, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,407	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,960	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Verona's violent crime rate is 48.7 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.7 /100k

Property Crime

662.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Verona is served primarily by Verona Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Verona, WI	National Avg
School District	Verona Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Verona sees average highs of 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Verona, WI
Average High — January	26.5°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Verona, WI	National Avg
Population	14,040	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fitchburg, WI 6 mi Shorewood Hills, WI 8 mi Middleton, WI 8 mi Belleville, WI 9 mi Madison, WI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Verona

Verona, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53593

Verona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verona, WI affordable or expensive?

Verona's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Verona roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $353,000 and median rent is $1,407/month.

What is the crime rate in Verona, WI?

Verona's violent crime rate is 48.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 662.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Verona?

Public schools in Verona are operated by Verona Area School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 62.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Verona, WI a good place to live?

Verona, WI has a population of 14,040, a median household income of $109,960, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Verona?

Verona averages 26.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Verona?

Verona, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53593.

What is the population of Verona?

The population of Verona, Wisconsin is 14,040 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Verona?

Key numbers for living in Verona: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $353,000, median household income $109,960, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Verona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.