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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,500 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,766 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,063 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,523 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,832 |
| County GDP | $6,015M |
| Restaurants | 226 |
| Healthcare | 248 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,317 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $269,000 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $370,262 |
| Median List Price | $417,450 |
| Median List Price | $417,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $195 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 65 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,704 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,317 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 248 |
| Total Violent | 149.9/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.1/100K |
| Robbery | 34.6/100K |
| Assault | 92.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,237.3/100K |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 242.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,960.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 982 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1252°N, 92.5371°W |
| County FIPS | 55109 |
Winner: Republican by 19.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 248 |
| Restaurants | 226 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |