At a Glance
Median Income
$67,981
$27,391 per capita
Home Value
$164,400
Zillow: $345,344
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How New Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Auburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Auburn 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 Auburn residents earn a median household income of $67,981 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,391. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Auburn is $164,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,344. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 36.9% 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 1973.
Education
15.9% of adults in New Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Auburn has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population550
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,981
Per Capita$27,391
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$3,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,400
Rent$1,010
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$345,344
Housing Units244
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in New Auburn was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.