The Town FilesNew Glarus, Wisconsin
Village in Green County · population 2,266 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $282,700
- Household income
- $101,098
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 43.0
New Glarus is a village of 2,266 people in Green County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $282,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 92% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 91% of Wisconsin towns.
How New Glarus 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 Glarus is worth $282,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $101,098, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $983 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Glarus | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $983 | $951 |
| Median household income | $101,098 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in New Glarus
| People | New Glarus | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in New Glarus
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 39.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Glarus since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1992 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 18, 2025.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 15,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in New Glarus itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in New Glarus
3 public schools with 957 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Glarus Elementary | PK-5 | 421 | 14.5 |
| New Glarus High | 9-12 | 320 | 15.2 |
| New Glarus Middle | 6-8 | 216 | 12.0 |
Towns near New Glarus
- New Glarus, WI1.5 mi · 1,393 people · home $494,300
- Exeter, WI4.4 mi · 2,156 people · home $403,200
- Monticello, WI5.2 mi · 1,192 people · home $213,600
- Primrose, WI5.5 mi · 750 people · home $479,300
- Belleville, WI5.9 mi · 2,491 people · home $308,500
- Washington, WI6.1 mi · 842 people · home $292,300
- York, WI7.4 mi · 969 people · home $418,100
- Montrose, WI8.5 mi · 1,064 people · home $433,600
New Glarus questions
Is New Glarus, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Glarus scores better for retirees than 86% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 60%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in New Glarus?
The median owner-occupied home in New Glarus is valued at $282,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,098, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $983 a month.
What is the weather like in New Glarus?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.7 inches of precipitation a year and 36.4 inches of snow.
Does New Glarus get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Glarus since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1992. 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)