Living in New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Lisbon · Census data 2020–2024
New Lisbon has 2,562 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $70,855 (9% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $124,400, the median rent is $776/month.
New Lisbon at a glance
- Population
- 2,562
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,855State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $124,400State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is New Lisbon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Lisbon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Lisbon the median home value is $124,400, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
New Lisbon median household income
The median household income in New Lisbon is $70,855 and the income per person is $22,333. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in New Lisbon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 852
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.06
New Lisbon demographics
- Population
- 2,562
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 793
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Lisbon ›
Education in New Lisbon
11.2% of adults 25 and older in New Lisbon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Lisbon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
New Lisbon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lisbon | 2,562 | $70,855 | $124,400 | $776 |
| Hustler | 141 | $51,500 | $143,800 | $667 |
| Camp Douglas | 762 | $68,235 | $131,600 | $829 |
| Mauston | 4,248 | $63,636 | $150,200 | $879 |
| Elroy | 1,522 | $58,385 | $136,600 | $850 |
| Necedah | 1,142 | $56,630 | $128,400 | $939 |
| Kendall | 379 | $58,750 | $107,500 | $665 |
| Oakdale | 321 | $88,182 | $178,100 | $870 |
| Dellwood | 661 | $43,750 | $200,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Lisbon, WI?
The median household income in New Lisbon is $70,855, 9% 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 Lisbon?
The median home value in New Lisbon is $124,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in New Lisbon?
The median gross rent in New Lisbon is $776 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is New Lisbon, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in New Lisbon?
The median age in New Lisbon is 42.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in New Lisbon?
The average commute to work in New Lisbon is 20 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Lisbon?
The unemployment rate in New Lisbon is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Lisbon?
11.2% of adults in New Lisbon 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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