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New Berlin, WI


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New Berlin, Wisconsin

New Berlin, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 6 miles SW of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 11 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Milwaukee - Waukesha metro area, the city is not an isolated city. New Berlin is home to some 38,220 residents.

The People and Families of New Berlin

In New Berlin, about 69% of adults are married. A large portion of people in New Berlin are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Berlin had a median family income of $75,565. More so than most places, the people in New Berlin generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in New Berlin are poor than in most places in Wisconsin. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($21,224) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Berlin. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of New Berlin can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

New Berlin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in New Berlin was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In New Berlin, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

New Berlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNew Berlin Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew Berlin People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew Berlin Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNew Berlin Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%New Berlin Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%New Berlin College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%New Berlin Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%New Berlin Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%New Berlin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of New Berlin, WI

Comparing New Berlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens63
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime109

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