At a Glance
Median Income
$90,714
$38,233 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $397,198
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How New Munich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Munich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Munich a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Munich residents earn a median household income of $90,714 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,233. 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 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Munich is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,198. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
21.6% of adults in New Munich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Munich has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population275
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,714
Per Capita$38,233
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$397,198
Housing Units109
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in New Munich was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.