Below Average CostVery SafeNew Holstein School District
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New Holstein is a small town of 3,141 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $58,137
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Holstein stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Holstein is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Holstein city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.6
New Holstein's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Holstein costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Holstein, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$676
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,137
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Holstein's violent crime rate is 135.3 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.3 /100k
Property Crime
304.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Holstein is served primarily by New Holstein School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Holstein, WI
National Avg
School District
New Holstein School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Holstein sees average highs of 25.6°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.5 inches of snow per year.
New Holstein's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Holstein roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,600 and median rent is $676/month.
New Holstein's violent crime rate is 135.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 304.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Holstein are operated by New Holstein School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Holstein, WI has a population of 3,141, a median household income of $58,137, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Holstein averages 25.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Holstein, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53061.
The population of New Holstein, Wisconsin is 3,141 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Holstein: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $156,600, median household income $58,137, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Holstein side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
