New Berlin

New Berlin represents city living with a touch of country.
Tennis and Pickleball courts have been cleared of snow and are ready to be used in New Berlin.
New Berlin West Middle/High School received an A- from Niche.
The average home price in New Berlin is $423,920.
A beautiful memorial statue on display in New Berlin.

New Berlin, WI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,453

Population

39,290

Renter Mix

25% Rent

Delight in suburban luxuries on the cusp of Milwaukee

Suburban Rural Peaceful Welcoming Close-Knit Scenic Upscale Convenient

New Berlin is a peaceful suburb situated between Waukesha and Milwaukee. New Berlin residents enjoy access to top-notch public schools in addition to the many shopping and dining options available at nearby Brookfield Square and Southridge Mall.

Brimming with lush greenery, New Berlin offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with Minooka Park, Greenfield Park, Whitnall Park, and multiple golf courses all located within close reach of the city. Area attractions such as the Milwaukee County Zoo, Wisconsin State Fair Park, and Miller Park—the Brewers’ home field—are all just a short drive away from New Berlin as well. Commuting and traveling from New Berlin is easy with access to I-43, I-41, and I-94 as well as General Mitchell International Airport.

Explore the City

Valley View Park is an expansive park with tons of amenities for the New Berlin community.

New Berlin West Middle/High School received an A- from Niche.

The average home price in New Berlin is $423,920.

Elmwood Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of New Berlin.

A beautiful memorial statue on display in New Berlin.

A lovely row of winter homes on display in New Berlin.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$91,900

Average: $113,217

Education

14,908

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

21,409

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

26%

Housing Distribution

New Berlin has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Berlin, WI is $1,243 for a studio, $1,452 for one bedroom, $1,754 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Berlin has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,452/month
834 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Poplar Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

476 Students

Elmwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

570 Students

Orchard Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

464 Students

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

670 Students

Hoover Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

357 Students

Eisenhower Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,029 Students

New Berlin Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,047 Students

Eisenhower Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,029 Students

New Berlin Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

1,047 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boerner Botanical Gardens
  • Wehr Nature Center
  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • The Domes

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.