New Munster is a small town of 235 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $81,969
.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
New Munster stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Munster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Munster 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: 102.6
New Munster's overall cost of living index is 102.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Munster costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
New Munster, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$351,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Munster's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
249.5 /100k
Property Crime
920.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
New Munster, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Munster sees average highs of 27.7°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.7 inches of snow per year.
New Munster's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts New Munster roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $351,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
New Munster's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 920.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
New Munster, WI has a population of 235, a median household income of $81,969, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 Munster averages 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches
with about 37.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of New Munster, Wisconsin is 235 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Munster: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $351,900, median household income $81,969, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Munster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.