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New Berlin, WI

A town of about 40,270 people in Waukesha County, part of the Milwaukee area. Resident comments and photos are about New Berlin; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
New Berlin
New Berlin in Wisconsin
Wisconsin in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of New Berlin's center.

25
grocery stores
97
restaurants
16
coffee shops
73
parks
82
playgrounds
3
libraries
3
movie theaters
3
live theaters
1
museum
5
bookstores
18
gyms
18
bars
9
pharmacies
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 4,048 rented homes in New Berlin, 88% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 11%
$1,000 to $1,499: 51%
$1,500 to $1,999: 27%
$2,000 to $2,499: 8%
$2,500 to $2,999: 4%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

18 public school districts in this county, with about 60,239 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

New Berlin School District · New Berlin
4,256 students · 15.8 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Waukesha School District · Waukesha
11,855 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 27 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Elmbrook School District · Brookfield
7,781 students · 15.3 students per teacher · 10 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hamilton School District · Sussex
5,106 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Oconomowoc Area School District · Oconomowoc
5,015 students · 14.3 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$388,845
What a typical home sells for across the Milwaukee area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,812 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in WI. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$104,100
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.21% of home value a year
About $1,210 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 7.65%
WI's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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