Arena is a tiny village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 894 people and just one neighborhood, Arena is the 398th largest community in Wisconsin. Much of the housing stock in Arena was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Arena economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Arena, where the median household income is $69,063.00.
When you are in Arena, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 42.12% of Arena’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Arena is a village of construction workers and builders, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Arena who work in office and administrative support (13.77%), teaching (5.59%), and business and financial occupations (5.19%).
A relatively large number of people in Arena telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.64% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Arena is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Arena’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Arena is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Arena, the average commute to work is 31.78 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Arena is a small village, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The education level of Arena citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.76% of adults 25 and older in Arena have a college degree.
The per capita income in Arena in 2022 was $36,694, which is middle income relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $146,776 for a family of four. However, Arena contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Arena home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Arena residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Arena include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and Swedish.
The most common language spoken in Arena is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.
Unpopulated, and rural, the neighborhood is one of the least crowded neighborhoods in all of America. If you like open space, no traffic, and lots of room, this neighborhood may be just what you are looking for. According to NeighborhoodScout's leading research, this neighborhood is less densely populated than 94.6% of the neighborhoods in America. One of the notable things about is that it is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and quantitative rating of quietness. When you are here, you will find it to be very quiet. If quiet and peaceful are your cup of tea, you may have found a great place for you.
If you are planning to retire in Wisconsin, this neighborhood should be on your must-see list. For many reasons, may be considered a retiree's dream neighborhood. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and metrics, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Wisconsin, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. This, along with the vibrant mix of very educated seniors and other age groups who choose to live here, makes the neighborhood more retiree-friendly than 95.0% of neighborhoods in WI. If a Wisconsin retirement is in your future, this neighborhood should be one of the places you visit. In addition to being an excellent choice for active retirees, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for families with school-aged children.
Did you know that the neighborhood has more Swiss and Norwegian ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 3.3% of this neighborhood's residents have Swiss ancestry and 10.8% have Norwegian ancestry.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the neighborhood in Arena are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 68.8% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 4.5% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 65.4% of America's neighborhoods.
What we choose to do for a living reflects who we are. Each neighborhood has a different mix of occupations represented, and together these tell you about the neighborhood and help you understand if this neighborhood may fit your lifestyle.
In the neighborhood, 36.2% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is manufacturing and laborer occupations, with 29.1% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants (16.5%), and 16.0% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.
The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 97.5% of households. Some people also speak Polish (3.1%).
Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.
In the neighborhood in Arena, WI, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (35.8%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (12.8%), and residents who report Irish roots (12.8%), and some of the residents are also of Norwegian ancestry (10.8%), along with some Swiss ancestry residents (3.3%), among others.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend under 15 minutes commuting one-way to work (28.3% of working residents), one of the shortest commutes across America.
Here most residents (75.5%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (5.6%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.