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New Glarus
  • Town in Wisconsin
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New Glarus

    Report Card

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

    New Glarus is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,211. New Glarus is in Green County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in New Glarus offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In New Glarus there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in New Glarus and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in New Glarus are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $202,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $867
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      985
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      46.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      national  11%

    Working in New Glarus

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,333
    National
    $69,021

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