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New berlin, WI — ZIP 53146

Population: 7,285 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 53146 (New berlin, WI) is $456,098 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,854 after a median 40.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$456,098

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$456,098
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$456,098
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$390,854
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$240
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Poplar Creek Elementary, New Berlin West Middle/High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (Brookfield Sanitary Landfill) (5.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
270

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
92,378
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
82,046

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Faken Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR, ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+948 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
56.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,361
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,130
Average weekly wage
$1,311
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
998

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53146State medianUS median
Median home value$456,098$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$390,854$322,500$325,000
Median days on market41 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,361$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 53146?
$456,098.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53146?
$390,854.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53146?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53146?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53146?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53146?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53146?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53146?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53146?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 53146 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53146?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53146?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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