New Richmond, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

New Richmond is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 10,334. Residents earn $87,500 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,334 Population 899/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $40,766 per capita
$269,000 Home Value $370,262 Zillow
$1,070 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
150 Violent Crime/100K 2,237 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K (61% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,500
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,000
5% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 150/100K
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.1%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How New Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,334
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$40,766
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$6,015M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$370,262

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property2,237/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary242/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation982 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Is New Richmond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Richmond receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. New Richmond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Richmond is $87,500, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Richmond is $269,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

New Richmond is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,237 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

New Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

New Richmond has a population of 10,334 with a density of 899 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

10,334
Total Population
899
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
11.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

New Richmond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Richmond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Richmond is $87,500, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: New Richmond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,500
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,766
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
IRS Avg AGI$106,523

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,832
County GDP$6,015M

Business (County)

Restaurants226
Healthcare248
Retail270
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in New Richmond is $269,000, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $370,262.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,000
5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$370,262
Median List Price$417,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$417,450
$/Sq Ft$195
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory65

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,704

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,317
80% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%
In New Richmond, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Richmond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death4,919/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access80.7%
Healthcare Facilities248
New Richmond has a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents, 61% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,237 per 100,000 (14% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: New Richmond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent149.9/100K
61% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape23.1/100K
Robbery34.6/100K
Assault92.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,237.3/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary242.2/100K
Theft1,960.6/100K
Vehicle Theft34.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
New Richmond has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation982 ft (299 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²)
Population Density899/sq mi
Coordinates45.1252°N, 92.5371°W
County FIPS55109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.1%
2% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density899/sq mi
Total Area11.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities248
Restaurants226
Retail Stores270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home13.7%

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