Economy & Jobs
$54,234 is the median household income in Milwaukee (1.2× below Milwaukee County median $64,435; 1.4× below Wisconsin median $77,485), with homes at a median value of $184,000. The surrounding county supports 469,055 jobs (avg $69,142).
- $69,098 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Wisconsin $74,990).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $54,234 — below the Wisconsin median ($73,427). Poverty rate 22.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 42% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $440,900 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $30,465,474 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,098 (vs Wisconsin $74,990) |
| Median Household Income | $54,234 (vs Wisconsin $73,427) |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 13% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 469,055 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $32,431,290,812 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $69,142 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 2,885,990 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% (vs Wisconsin 2.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NEW BERLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12