Living in New Ulm, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Ulm · Census data 2020–2024
New Ulm has 185 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $59,948 (24% lower than the Texas median).
New Ulm is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Ulm at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 60.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,948State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
Is New Ulm a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
New Ulm median household income
The median household income in New Ulm is $59,948 and the income per person is $37,211. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in New Ulm: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 47.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.63
47.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Ulm has many vacation and second homes.
New Ulm demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 2.7%
- 65 and older
- 45.4%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Ulm ›
Education in New Ulm
5.7% of adults 25 and older in New Ulm have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Ulm
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
New Ulm vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 185 | $59,948 | — | — |
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | — |
| Fayetteville | 335 | $73,250 | $281,300 | $981 |
| Ellinger | 253 | $60,956 | $206,900 | $688 |
| Columbus | 3,860 | $49,418 | $241,700 | $879 |
| Glidden | 1,071 | $99,276 | $233,800 | — |
| Bellville | 4,221 | $59,583 | $284,400 | $1,134 |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | — |
| Brenham | 18,641 | $65,112 | $241,100 | $1,157 |
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What is the median household income in New Ulm, TX?
The median household income in New Ulm is $59,948, 24% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is New Ulm, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.3%.
What is the median age in New Ulm?
The median age in New Ulm is 60.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in New Ulm?
The unemployment rate in New Ulm is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Ulm?
5.7% of adults in New Ulm have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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