Living in Polonia, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polonia · Census data 2020–2024
Polonia has 776 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $119,154 (54% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $342,700, the median rent is $1,274/month.
Polonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Polonia at a glance
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $119,154State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $342,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,274/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Polonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Polonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polonia the median home value is $342,700, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,274 per month, which is 16.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,285 a month in housing costs.
Polonia median household income
The median household income in Polonia is $119,154 and the income per person is $45,965. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Polonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.65
Polonia demographics
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polonia ›
Education in Polonia
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Polonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polonia
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Polonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polonia | 776 | $119,154 | $342,700 | $1,274 |
| Rosholt | 460 | $66,250 | $193,800 | $825 |
| Stevens Point | 25,785 | $58,031 | $195,400 | $890 |
| Park Ridge | 626 | $96,750 | $287,800 | $925 |
| Nelsonville | 190 | $58,542 | $160,900 | $790 |
| Amherst Junction | 341 | $106,250 | $314,300 | $900 |
| Whiting | 1,493 | $73,063 | $220,000 | $1,011 |
| Plover | 13,884 | $88,042 | $269,800 | $1,089 |
| Amherst | 1,113 | $64,922 | $244,300 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Polonia, WI?
The median household income in Polonia is $119,154, 54% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Polonia?
The median home value in Polonia is $342,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Polonia?
The median gross rent in Polonia is $1,274 per month, about 16.4% of household income.
Is Polonia, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Polonia?
The median age in Polonia is 48.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Polonia?
The average commute to work in Polonia is 26 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polonia?
The unemployment rate in Polonia is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polonia?
40.8% of adults in Polonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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