At a Glance
Median Income
$88,438
$37,634 per capita
Home Value
$252,600
Zillow: $380,806
Median Rent
$860/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How New Germany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Germany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Germany a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Germany residents earn a median household income of $88,438 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,634. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Germany is $252,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,806. Median rent is $860/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
New Germany reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,785/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in New Germany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Germany has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population581
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,438
Per Capita$37,634
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,600
Rent$860
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$380,806
Housing Units212
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,785/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation983 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in New Germany was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.