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New Ulm
  • Town in Minnesota
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New Ulm

#32 in Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    New Ulm is a town in Minnesota with a population of 14,052. New Ulm is in Brown County. Living in New Ulm offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In New Ulm there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in New Ulm and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in New Ulm are above average.
    Population
    14,052
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $149,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $833
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      30.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      129.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      763
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in New Ulm

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,723
    National
    $69,021
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