Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
New Richmond, WI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,262
Population
11,801
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Bask in the many charms of the City Beautiful
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
Nicknamed “The City Beautiful,” New Richmond rests in the stunning Saint Croix Valley. New Richmond boasts access to the vast Mary Lake and Hatfield Lake in addition to the Willow River, affording plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and much more in town.
New Richmond’s small-town atmosphere is evident in the quaint downtown area, teeming with delectable restaurants, specialty shops, cozy cafes, local businesses, and historic entertainment venues along Knowles Avenue. New Richmond is also within an hour’s drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, allowing residents the luxury of small-town charm with close proximity to big-city amenities. Convenience to Routes 64 and 65 makes getting around from New Richmond simple.
Explore the City
Knowles Avenue is the primary road leading through New Richmond.
Mary Park on Mary Park Lake in New Richmond.
Enjoy the calming views of Mary Park Lake in New Richmond.
There is a large skate park at Hatfield Park.
The Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library is a community favorite in New Richmond.
New Richmond is home to the original Champs Sports Bar and Grill.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,592
Average: $91,907
Education
2,831
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,748
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Richmond has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in New Richmond, WI is $1,050 for a studio, $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,429 for two bedrooms, and $1,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Richmond has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,261/month
664 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,772/month
1,223 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Richmond, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
New Richmond Paperjack Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
New Richmond Starr Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
New Richmond Hillside Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,112 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,112 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- St. Croix Wetland Management District
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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 June 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.