New Berlin is a medium-sized city located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 40,315 people and ten associated neighborhoods, New Berlin is the 17th largest community in Wisconsin. New Berlin real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although New Berlin house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, New Berlin isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in New Berlin are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, New Berlin is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in New Berlin who work in healthcare (12.32%), management occupations (12.03%), and office and administrative support (10.40%). Also of interest is that New Berlin has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in New Berlin telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.81% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. New Berlin is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, New Berlin’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.New Berlin is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.96% of adults in New Berlin have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in New Berlin in 2022 was $54,748, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $218,992 for a family of four. New Berlin is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call New Berlin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of New Berlin residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in New Berlin include German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and English. The most common language spoken in New Berlin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
