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Union Grove, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,968 Population 1,918/sq mi density
$94,621 Median Income $38,398 per capita
$258,100 Home Value $324,084 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 972 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,621 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,100 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Union Grove, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,621
26% above
$38,398 per capita
Home Value
$258,100
8% below
Zillow: $324,084
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
96% below
972/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Union Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
92%
Rent
90%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union Grove residents earn a median household income of $94,621 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,398. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Union Grove is $258,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,084. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 19.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Union Grove reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 972/100K.

Education

33.7% of adults in Union Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union Grove has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,968
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,918/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,621
Per Capita$38,398
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,100
Rent$1,051
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$324,084
Housing Units1,971
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property972/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation784 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Union Grove was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.