At a Glance
Median Income
$83,686
$52,748 per capita
Home Value
$329,300
Zillow: $385,420
Violent Crime
49/100K
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How New Munster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Munster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Munster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Munster residents earn a median household income of $83,686 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,748. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Munster is $329,300 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,420. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
New Munster reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,195/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in New Munster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Munster has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population292
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,686
Per Capita$52,748
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A
Home Value$329,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$385,420
Housing Units182
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property1,195/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute44 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in New Munster was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.