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New Berlin, Wisconsin · ZIP 53146

New Berlin — ZIP 53146

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New Berlin (53146) scores 76/100 — Good for New Berlin. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $457K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency57%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$457K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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New Berlin, WisconsinNew BerlinZIP 53151
76= even vs here
Waukesha, WisconsinWaukeshaZIP 53186
62▼14 vs here
Muskego, WisconsinMuskegoZIP 53150
80▲4 vs here
Greenfield, WisconsinGreenfieldZIP 53228
40▼36 vs here

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New Berlin, WisconsinNew BerlinZIP 53151
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$457K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,204

Violent Crime

268

Property Crime

2,936

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Waukesha County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Poplar Creek ElementaryPK–06514
67%
58%
New Berlin West Middle/High07–121,036
48%
48%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

7,348

Median Income

$110K

Homeownership

96%

Median Age

48.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53146 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 53146 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53146 is approximately $457K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 53146 in New Berlin has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.