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Polonia, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
624 Population 187/sq mi density
$115,862 Median Income $46,208 per capita
$320,500 Home Value $284,221 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,051 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,862 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,500 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Polonia, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,862
54% above
$46,208 per capita
Home Value
$320,500
14% above
Zillow: $284,221
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
2,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Polonia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Polonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
114%
Rent
68%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Polonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Polonia residents earn a median household income of $115,862 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,208. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Polonia is $320,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,221. Median rent is $789/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Polonia reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,051/100K.

Education

42.9% of adults in Polonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Polonia has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population624
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,862
Per Capita$46,208
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,500
Rent$789
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$284,221
Housing Units236
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property2,051/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,172 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Polonia was built in 1990.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.