Wisconsin
New Munster is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 292. Residents earn $83,686 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Munster receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. New Munster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Munster is $83,686, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Munster is $329,300, 17% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
New Munster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,686 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,748 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 43.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $329,300 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5758°N, 88.2311°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.4% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 43.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |