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New Berlin, Wisconsin

Introduction to New Berlin, Wisconsin

New Berlin, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 6 miles SW of West Allis, Wisconsin and 11 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 38,220 residents.

New Berlin History

The city was named after New Berlin, New York. It was officially incorporated as a city in 1959. New Berlin is Waukesha County’s third largest community. Many residents from neighboring Milwaukee settled in the city of New Berlin.

New Berlin and nearby Attractions

  • Big Foot Beach State Park
  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Things To Do In New Berlin

Local museums include the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Racine Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum. Pine Lake State Park, Big Foot Beach State Park and the Richard Bong State Recreation Area offer multiple recreational opportunities. Nearby golf clubs include the Deer Haven Golf Course, the Brookfield Hills Golf Course, the New Berlin Hills Golf Course and the 19th Hole Country Club.

New Berlin Transportation

General Mitchell International is the closest major airport.

New Berlin Higher Education

Carroll College, Marquette University and Waukesha County Technical College are located nearby.

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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