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New Glarus, Wisconsin, in Green county, is 21 miles SW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 88 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 2,111 residents.
In New Glarus, about 56% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in New Glarus.
In 2000, New Glarus had a median family income of $53,438. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Glarus.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Glarus. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in New Glarus was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In New Glarus, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in New Glarus it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
New Glarus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing New Glarus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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