At a Glance
Median Income
$97,414
$55,915 per capita
Home Value
$343,500
Zillow: $432,885
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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+
3.8 / 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 $97,414 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,915. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Berlin is $343,500 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,885. Median rent is $1,409/month, with 26.4% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
New Berlin reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,137/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in New Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Berlin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population40,384
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,414
Per Capita$55,915
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,500
Rent$1,409
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$432,885
Housing Units17,610
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,137/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary81/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
New Berlin was founded in 1840.
The median home in New Berlin was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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