At a Glance
Median Income
$98,224
$41,465 per capita
Home Value
$267,600
Zillow: $346,178
Median Rent
$968/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How New Glarus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Glarus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Glarus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Glarus residents earn a median household income of $98,224 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,465. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Glarus is $267,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,178. Median rent is $968/month, with 21.6% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
New Glarus reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in New Glarus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Glarus has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,276
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,224
Per Capita$41,465
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,600
Rent$968
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$346,178
Housing Units979
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,372/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
New Glarus was founded in 1845.
The median home in New Glarus was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.