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New Berlin, WI
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New Berlin profile


Living in New Berlin



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.

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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.81% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

The education level of New Berlin ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in New Berlin, 45.96% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

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.