Cost of Living in New Holstein, WI

Population 3,104 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

55
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

New Holstein sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, New Holstein is about 40 miles south of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 56

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in New Holstein

The median home value in New Holstein is $165,900 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $736/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,086/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.6°F and lows of 35.9°F. Overall, New Holstein has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$165,900
46% below avg
Median Rent
$736/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$736
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,350/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.9%
Carpooled
3.9%
Walked
2.8%
Work from home
10.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$61,086
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$46,719
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
85% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.6%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 41.6
Female median age 48.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.6°F
Avg Low
35.9°F
Annual Precip
29.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273041536575807871584433
Low °F 121424344454585750392818
Precip" 1.100.961.653.303.353.773.423.062.702.761.961.38

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,018
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Holstein, WI?

New Holstein has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Holstein, WI?

The median gross rent in New Holstein is $736 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Holstein?

The median home value in New Holstein is $165,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in New Holstein?

The median household income in New Holstein is $61,086 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Holstein, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in New Holstein is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is New Holstein, WI affordable?

Yes, New Holstein is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Holstein?

New Holstein has average high temperatures of 54.6°F and average lows of 35.9°F. Annual precipitation is 29.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Holstein at a Glance

Population
3,104
Median Income
$61,086
Home Value
$165,900
Median Rent
$736/mo
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
54.6°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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