The Town FilesNew Richmond, Wisconsin
City in St. Croix County · population 10,079 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $285,100
- Household income
- $88,157
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.0
New Richmond is a city of 10,079 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $285,100, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How New Richmond 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 Richmond is worth $285,100, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $88,157, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,168 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Richmond | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $285,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,168 | $951 |
| Median household income | $88,157 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Richmond
| People | New Richmond | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in New Richmond
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 35.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Richmond since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 15, 2025 about 5.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 2008.
Severe weather in St. Croix County since 1996
St. Croix County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Croix County
St. Croix County had 36,959 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in New Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in New Richmond
8 public schools with 3,532 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High | 9-12 | 1,086 | 17.0 |
| New Richmond Middle | 6-8 | 726 | 13.7 |
| New Richmond Hillside Elementary | K-5 | 568 | 14.6 |
| New Richmond Starr Elementary | K-5 | 552 | 13.1 |
| New Richmond Paperjack Elementary | K-5 | 335 | 13.4 |
| NR4Kids | PK-PK | 245 | 35.0 |
| New Richmond Early Childhood Special Education | PK-PK | 20 | 10.0 |
| St Croix Correctional Center | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Richmond
- Richmond, WI3.8 mi · 4,074 people · home $407,000
- Star Prairie, WI4.1 mi · 3,733 people · home $320,500
- Somerset, WI6.1 mi · 3,019 people · home $286,600
- Somerset, WI7.7 mi · 4,291 people · home $464,800
- St. Joseph, WI8.8 mi · 4,178 people · home $509,600
- Alden, WI9.0 mi · 2,918 people · home $371,000
- Hammond, WI10.2 mi · 2,565 people · home $406,300
- Hudson, WI11.6 mi · 8,671 people · home $507,000
New Richmond questions
Is New Richmond, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Richmond scores better for retirees than 37% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 9%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in New Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in New Richmond is valued at $285,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,157, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,168 a month.
What is the weather like in New Richmond?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.1 inches of precipitation a year and 47.2 inches of snow.
Does New Richmond get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 15, 2025. 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)