Living in New Munster, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Munster · Census data 2020–2024
New Munster has 234 residents with a median age of 73.7. The median household income is $85,673 (11% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $305,800.
New Munster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Munster at a glance
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 73.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,673State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $305,800State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
Is New Munster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Munster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Munster the median home value is $305,800, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
New Munster median household income
The median household income in New Munster is $85,673 and the income per person is $62,111. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in New Munster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.92
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Munster has many vacation and second homes.
New Munster demographics
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 73.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 62.8%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Munster ›
Education in New Munster
24.6% of adults 25 and older in New Munster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Munster
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
New Munster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | $305,800 | — |
| Lily Lake | 456 | $77,824 | $369,800 | — |
| Bohners Lake | 2,460 | $76,359 | $266,800 | $1,144 |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | $83,750 | $285,100 | — |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 | $270,700 | $870 |
| Lake Ivanhoe | 558 | $71,250 | $255,900 | $1,054 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | $316,100 | $1,184 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | $87,800 | $255,700 | $1,283 |
| Genoa City | 2,942 | $81,213 | $241,300 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in New Munster, WI?
The median household income in New Munster is $85,673, 11% 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 Munster?
The median home value in New Munster is $305,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is New Munster, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Munster?
The median age in New Munster is 73.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in New Munster?
The unemployment rate in New Munster is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Munster?
24.6% of adults in New Munster 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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