At a Glance
Median Income
$55,156
$27,248 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
Zillow: $179,512
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.6% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $55,156 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,248. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Berlin is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.3% of adults in New Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Berlin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population947
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density885/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$27,248
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units504
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
New Berlin was founded in 1816.
The median home in New Berlin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.