At a Glance
Median Income
$58,936
$31,889 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
Zillow: $252,880
Median Rent
$342/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.3% smoking rate
How New Albin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Albin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Albin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Albin residents earn a median household income of $58,936 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Albin is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,880. Median rent is $342/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
12.9% of adults in New Albin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Albin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,936
Per Capita$31,889
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$342
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$252,880
Housing Units222
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,148/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation654 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
New Albin was founded in 1872.
The median home in New Albin was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.