The Town FilesNew Haven, Wisconsin
Town in Dunn County · population 673 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,300
- Household income
- $79,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 45.6
New Haven is a town of 673 people in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $219,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How New Haven 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 Haven is worth $219,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $79,063, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Haven | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $951 |
| Median household income | $79,063 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in New Haven
| People | New Haven | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 42.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in New Haven
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 2.4°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 30, 1977 about 5.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 11, 2001.
Severe weather in Dunn County since 1996
Dunn County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dunn County
Dunn County had 18,047 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,935 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in New Haven itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near New Haven
- Vance Creek, WI5.5 mi · 689 people · home $231,500
- Tiffany, WI6.1 mi · 617 people · home $261,700
- Forest, WI6.6 mi · 638 people · home $403,500
- Glenwood, WI8.1 mi · 747 people · home $339,500
- Clear Lake, WI8.2 mi · 888 people · home $283,000
- Glenwood City, WI8.6 mi · 1,306 people · home $176,700
- Hay River, WI8.7 mi · 627 people · home $247,200
- Prairie Farm, WI8.9 mi · 566 people · home $235,400
New Haven questions
Is New Haven, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Haven scores better for retirees than 70% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 83%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in New Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in New Haven is valued at $219,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,063, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in New Haven?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 2.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 48.5 inches of snow.
Does New Haven get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 30, 1977. 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)