Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
New Glarus is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,276. Residents earn $98,224 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Glarus receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. New Glarus stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Glarus is $98,224, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places New Glarus among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in New Glarus is $267,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Glarus is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,486 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
New Glarus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,224 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,781 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,156 |
| County GDP | $2,497M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $267,600 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $346,178 |
| Median List Price | $394,900 |
| Median List Price | $394,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $968 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,485.6/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 92.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,299.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 92.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8131°N, 89.6337°W |
| County FIPS | 55045 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |