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New Lisbon, WI


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New Lisbon, Wisconsin

New Lisbon, Wisconsin, in Juneau county, is 53 miles E of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 127 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 1,436 residents.

The People and Families of New Lisbon

In New Lisbon, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Lisbon had a median family income of $44,464.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in New Lisbon.

New Lisbon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in New Lisbon was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In New Lisbon you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In New Lisbon, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in New Lisbon let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%New Lisbon Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Lisbon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%New Lisbon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%New Lisbon Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of New Lisbon, WI

Comparing New Lisbon 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
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime33
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