At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$37,216 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
Zillow: $186,172
Median Rent
$646/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How New Berlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Berlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Berlin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Berlin residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,216. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Berlin is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,172. Median rent is $646/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
New Berlin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 378/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in New Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Berlin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,366
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,209/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$37,216
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$646
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$186,172
Housing Units540
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property378/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in New Berlin was built in 1984.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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