Housing data for New Richmond, WI
New Richmond, WI has an estimated 10,539 residents and 4,513 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in St. Croix County.
37.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,168 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+16.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,539 (±29)
- Housing units
- 4,513 (±285)
- Households that rent
- 37.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,168
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +16.7%
What stands out in New Richmond
Households that rent: 37.9% (±7.0 points) in New Richmond, higher than in St. Croix County (21.7%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 16.3% (±5.7 points) in New Richmond, higher than in St. Croix County (9.4%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 36.2% (±7.1 points) in New Richmond, higher than in St. Croix County (21.6%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 20.7% (±11.5 points) in New Richmond, lower than in St. Croix County (34.4%).
- Renters and owners in New Richmond
- Types of homes in New Richmond
- How long people stay in New Richmond
Housing in New Richmond at a glance
- Median rent: $1,168 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,068 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 20.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 37.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $88,157 median household income
- Home values: $285,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,736 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,972 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 42.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 69.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 25.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +16.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 36.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
New Richmond against St. Croix County, its state and the nation
| New Richmond | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,539 (±29) | 96,033 (exact) | 5,914,872 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 4,513 (±285) | 38,953 (±92) | 2,778,572 (±1,533) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 37.9% (±7.0 points) | 21.7% (±1.8 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,168 (±$174) | $1,271 (±$78) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $88,157 (±$10,963) | $103,046 (±$3,545) | $77,485 (±$455) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $285,100 (±$10,613) | $377,700 (±$6,556) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,972 (±$281) | $4,420 (±$79) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 42.2% (±8.7 points) | 33.2% (±2.0 points) | 57.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | 27.0 minutes (±0.7) | 22.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.4% (±6.3 points) | 93.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.0 years (±1.5) | 40.4 years (±0.4) | 40.2 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
New Richmond covers 11.5 square miles of land, about 917 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How New Richmond has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,034 (±21) | 10,539 (±29) | +16.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,901 (±209) | 4,513 (±285) | +15.7% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $835 (±$71) | $1,168 (±$174) | +39.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $180,100 (±$9,554) | $285,100 (±$10,613) | +58.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $60,131 (±$5,258) | $88,157 (±$10,963) | +46.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,421 (±$93) | $1,736 (±$123) | +22.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,304 (±$184) | $3,972 (±$281) | +20.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.5% (±5.1 points) | 37.9% (±7.0 points) | −5.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | −2.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in New Richmond
In 2025, the New Richmond Police Department reported 54 violent and 696 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near New Richmond
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Richmond (St. Croix County) | 3.8 mi | $1,683 | $407,000 | 11.3% |
| Town of Star Prairie | 4.1 mi | — | $320,500 | 3.5% |
| Star Prairie | 5.1 mi | $1,047 | $283,500 | 18.4% |
| Town of Stanton (St. Croix County) | 5.8 mi | $1,125 | $347,300 | 12.3% |
| Somerset | 6.1 mi | $1,191 | $286,600 | 43.4% |
| Town of Erin Prairie | 7.0 mi | $1,431 | $387,300 | 11.0% |
| Town of Somerset | 7.7 mi | — | $464,800 | 1.7% |
| Town of Warren (St. Croix County) | 8.7 mi | $1,106 | $454,600 | 7.9% |
Places in Wisconsin most like New Richmond
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $1,093 | $276,400 | $81,149 | 31.4% |
| Prescott | $1,189 | $306,900 | $74,412 | 37.4% |
| Cambridge | $1,220 | $325,200 | $87,917 | 30.7% |
| Hartford | $1,110 | $297,100 | $82,014 | 33.9% |
| Stoughton | $1,157 | $293,500 | $79,551 | 33.3% |
| Lake Mills | $1,209 | $317,100 | $91,027 | 33.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Wisconsin.
HUD Fair Market Rent for New Richmond, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,265 | $1,427 | $1,734 | $2,264 | $2,538 |
HUD income limits for New Richmond, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 | $52,600 | $84,200 |
| 3 people | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,700 |
| 4 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $105,200 |
| 5 people | $42,650 | $71,050 | $113,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,550 | $130,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,800 | $138,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $131,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Richmond
What is the average rent in New Richmond, WI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in New Richmond is $1,168 (±$174) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in New Richmond?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in New Richmond, WI is $1,375 (±$285) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in New Richmond?
New Richmond has an estimated 1,654 (±353) renting households, 37.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in New Richmond?
The median household income in New Richmond is $88,157 (±$10,963) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in New Richmond, WI?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $285,100 (±$10,613) for owner-occupied homes in New Richmond (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in New Richmond?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in New Richmond, WI is $1,736 (±$123) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is New Richmond growing?
In New Richmond, the number of residents went from 9,034 in 2015–2019 to 10,539 in 2020–2024 (+16.7%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Richmond city, Wisconsin
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: New Richmond Police Department (ORI WI0560200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Richmond city, Wisconsin (place:57100, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .