Living in New Post, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Post · Census data 2020–2024
New Post has 340 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $50,000 (35% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $326,600, the median rent is $575/month.
New Post is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Post at a glance
- Population
- 340
- Median age
- 56.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $326,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is New Post a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Post
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Post the median home value is $326,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,946 a month in housing costs.
New Post median household income
The median household income in New Post is $50,000 and the income per person is $35,286. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in New Post: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 49.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.83
49.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Post has many vacation and second homes.
New Post demographics
- Population
- 340
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Post ›
Education in New Post
29.5% of adults 25 and older in New Post have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Post
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
New Post vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Post | 340 | $50,000 | $326,600 | $575 |
| Chief Lake | 660 | $70,833 | $215,000 | $721 |
| Couderay | 118 | $54,271 | $78,000 | — |
| Little Round Lake | 1,295 | $37,535 | — | $417 |
| Radisson | 234 | $41,625 | $80,700 | $725 |
| Reserve | 252 | $38,036 | $216,700 | $263 |
| Winter | 285 | $41,204 | $87,900 | $857 |
| Hayward | 2,555 | $45,665 | $184,700 | $829 |
| Exeland | 193 | $31,713 | $110,400 | $578 |
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What is the median household income in New Post, WI?
The median household income in New Post is $50,000, 35% 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 Post?
The median home value in New Post is $326,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in New Post?
The median gross rent in New Post is $575 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is New Post, WI a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Wisconsin median; home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in New Post?
The median age in New Post is 56.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in New Post?
The average commute to work in New Post is 52 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Post?
The unemployment rate in New Post is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Post?
29.5% of adults in New Post 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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