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New Berlin
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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New Berlin is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 40,289. New Berlin is in Waukesha County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in New Berlin offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In New Berlin there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in New Berlin and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in New Berlin are highly rated.

About

About New Berlin...
Population
40,289

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$282,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,302
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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New Berlin Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    29.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    7.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    7.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    81.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    654.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    34.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in New Berlin

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$87,248
National
$69,021

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