New Holstein, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,104 Population 1,237/sq mi density
$61,086 Median Income $46,719 per capita
$165,900 Home Value $262,821 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,086 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Holstein, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,086
19% below
$46,719 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
41% below
Zillow: $262,821
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
64% below
304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How New Holstein Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Holstein's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
59%
Rent
63%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Holstein a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Holstein residents earn a median household income of $61,086 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,719. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,535 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Holstein is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,821. Median rent is $736/month, with 23.6% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

New Holstein reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 304/100K.

Education

30.6% of adults in New Holstein hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Holstein has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,104
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,086
Per Capita$46,719
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$6,749M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$736
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$262,821
Housing Units1,480
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property304/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation989 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

New Holstein was founded in 1848.
The median home in New Holstein was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.