Living in New Holstein, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Holstein · Census data 2020–2024
New Holstein has 3,075 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $59,667 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $178,700, the median rent is $768/month.
New Holstein at a glance
- Population
- 3,075
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,667State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $178,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Holstein a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Holstein
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Holstein the median home value is $178,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
New Holstein median household income
The median household income in New Holstein is $59,667 and the income per person is $43,810. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in New Holstein: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,510
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.07
New Holstein demographics
- Population
- 3,075
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,450
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Holstein ›
Education in New Holstein
29.6% of adults 25 and older in New Holstein have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Holstein
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
New Holstein vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Holstein | 3,075 | $59,667 | $178,700 | $768 |
| Kiel | 3,943 | $75,953 | $191,500 | $787 |
| Chilton | 4,049 | $82,923 | $161,900 | $964 |
| Elkhart Lake | 1,092 | $94,250 | $328,300 | $1,000 |
| St. Nazianz | 907 | $57,895 | $139,200 | $582 |
| St. Cloud | 454 | $100,357 | $194,600 | $757 |
| Glenbeulah | 435 | $88,125 | $191,000 | $850 |
| Collins | 249 | $70,000 | $175,000 | — |
| Brothertown | 258 | $56,132 | $214,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Holstein, WI?
The median household income in New Holstein is $59,667, 23% lower 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 Holstein?
The median home value in New Holstein is $178,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in New Holstein?
The median gross rent in New Holstein is $768 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is New Holstein, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in New Holstein?
The median age in New Holstein is 44.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in New Holstein?
The average commute to work in New Holstein is 28 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Holstein?
The unemployment rate in New Holstein is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Holstein?
29.6% of adults in New Holstein 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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