Living in New Glarus, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Glarus · Census data 2020–2024
New Glarus has 2,172 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $101,098 (30% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $282,700, the median rent is $983/month.
New Glarus at a glance
- Population
- 2,172
- Median age
- 43State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $101,098State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $282,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Glarus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Glarus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Glarus the median home value is $282,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,022 a month in housing costs.
New Glarus median household income
The median household income in New Glarus is $101,098 and the income per person is $42,951. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in New Glarus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 961
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.37
New Glarus demographics
- Population
- 2,172
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 884
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Glarus ›
Education in New Glarus
38.6% of adults 25 and older in New Glarus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Glarus
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
New Glarus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Glarus | 2,172 | $101,098 | $282,700 | $983 |
| Monticello | 1,189 | $75,833 | $213,600 | $842 |
| Belleville | 2,579 | $88,304 | $308,500 | $894 |
| Blanchardville | 734 | $64,531 | $172,200 | $634 |
| Albany | 1,063 | $72,649 | $173,200 | $859 |
| Verona | 15,232 | $119,606 | $420,400 | $1,605 |
| Brooklyn | 1,408 | $108,929 | $268,900 | $1,375 |
| Argyle | 877 | $59,702 | $137,300 | $608 |
| Mount Horeb | 7,736 | $107,856 | $388,900 | $1,240 |
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What is the median household income in New Glarus, WI?
The median household income in New Glarus is $101,098, 30% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Glarus?
The median home value in New Glarus is $282,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in New Glarus?
The median gross rent in New Glarus is $983 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is New Glarus, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in New Glarus?
The median age in New Glarus is 43 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in New Glarus?
The average commute to work in New Glarus is 28 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Glarus?
The unemployment rate in New Glarus is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Glarus?
38.6% of adults in New Glarus 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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