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New Glarus, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,276 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$98,224 Median Income $41,465 per capita
$267,600 Home Value $346,178 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,224 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,600 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

New Glarus, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,224
31% above
$41,465 per capita
Home Value
$267,600
5% below
Zillow: $346,178
Median Rent
$968/mo
17% below
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
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)

Income
131%
Home Value
95%
Rent
83%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
24%
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.