The Town FilesNew Berlin, Wisconsin
City in Waukesha County · population 40,451 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $365,700
- Household income
- $101,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 45.2
New Berlin is a city of 40,451 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $365,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 91% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How New Berlin ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Berlin is worth $365,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $101,091, which is more affordable than 27% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,426 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Berlin | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,426 | $951 |
| Median household income | $101,091 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Berlin
| People | New Berlin | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in New Berlin
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 172 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Waukesha County since 1996
Waukesha County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Waukesha County
Waukesha County had 247,891 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,989 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in New Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in New Berlin
7 public schools with 4,580 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Middle/High | 7-12 | 1,048 | 16.6 |
| New Berlin West Middle/High | 7-12 | 1,028 | 15.1 |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | PK-6 | 677 | 16.5 |
| Elmwood Elementary | PK-6 | 554 | 17.3 |
| Poplar Creek Elementary | PK-6 | 478 | 15.4 |
| Orchard Lane Elementary | PK-6 | 468 | 15.6 |
| Hoover Elementary | PK-5 | 327 | 13.1 |
Towns near New Berlin
- Hales Corners, WI4.6 mi · 7,720 people · home $309,800
- Brookfield, WI5.1 mi · 6,477 people · home $374,500
- West Allis, WI5.6 mi · 60,325 people · home $203,800
- Elm Grove, WI5.6 mi · 6,513 people · home $510,400
- Greenfield, WI6.3 mi · 37,803 people · home $261,100
- Waukesha, WI6.4 mi · 71,158 people · home $315,500
- Brookfield, WI6.4 mi · 41,464 people · home $443,900
- Greendale, WI6.9 mi · 14,854 people · home $314,200
New Berlin questions
Is New Berlin, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Berlin scores better for retirees than 80% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 13%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in New Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in New Berlin is valued at $365,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,091, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,426 a month.
What is the weather like in New Berlin?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 36.9 inches of snow.
Does New Berlin get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)