Illinois · Metropolitan Area
New Berlin is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,366. Residents earn $68,125 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Berlin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Berlin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Berlin is $68,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in New Berlin is $153,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Berlin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
New Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,125 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,216 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.74% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $153,600 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,172 |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| Median List Price | $259,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.74% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 73.2/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 73.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7261°N, 89.9144°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |