New Ulm, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 60/sq mi density
$89,010 Median Income $31,280 per capita
69°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$89,010 median income, 7.9% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Ulm, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,010
18% above
$31,280 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How New Ulm Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Ulm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Ulm a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Ulm residents earn a median household income of $89,010 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,280. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Education

6.6% of adults in New Ulm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Ulm has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,010
Per Capita$31,280
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$599,440
Housing Units223
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in New Ulm was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.3% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.