New Glarus 84 Exceptional
New Glarus Livability #30 ranked city in Wisconsin#652 ranked city in the USARanks better than 97% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in New Glarus

PROS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Commute Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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      New Glarus transportation information

      Statistic New Glarus Wisconsin National
      Average one way commute27min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.6%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.4%3.3%2.8%
      Working from home4.8%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The New Glarus, WI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).