Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
New Ulm is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,066. Residents earn $63,984 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Ulm receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Ulm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Ulm is $63,984, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Ulm is $192,700, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Ulm is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 69 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,002 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
New Ulm experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,984 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,081 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,374 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 849 |
| County GDP | $1,983M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,641 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $192,700 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $238,584 |
| Median List Price | $262,400 |
| Median List Price | $262,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,641 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,160/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Total Violent | 68.5/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 38.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,002.1/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 441.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,476.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 83.7/100K |
| Arson | 7.6/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3121°N, 94.4689°W |
| County FIPS | 27103 |
Winner: Republican by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.2% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,383/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 12.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |