The story of this market
The typical home in Newburg, Wisconsin sells for about $295,800, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,325 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.2%
WI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Newburg, Wisconsin
Newburg's housing market is currently characterized by low inventory and stable, albeit flat, price growth over the last year. The village remains the most affordable municipality in Washington County, attracting buyers who value its quiet, rural character. Market liquidity is limited by the small size of the village, but demand remains steady for well-priced, single-family homes.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Newburg yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 2.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides essential recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, and scenic trails that define the village's natural character.
A central community hub offering green space, picnic areas, and facilities for local events, serving as a primary gathering point for residents.
Features recreational amenities that support family activities and outdoor exercise, contributing to the village's high quality of life.
Newburg is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable entry-level housing compared to the broader Milwaukee metro area. It appeals to those who prioritize safety and community atmosphere over urban density or immediate access to major employment hubs.
Public education in Newburg is primarily served by the West Bend School District, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and extracurricular offerings. The district is characterized by a focus on student development and community engagement, with schools generally meeting or exceeding state accountability standards.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to regional highway corridors facilitating commutes to nearby cities. There is no significant public transit infrastructure within the village limits.
Newburg offers a high quality of life centered on outdoor recreation, featuring access to the Milwaukee River for fishing and paddling. The village is home to several local parks and green spaces that provide residents with quiet, natural amenities and community gathering spots.
The rental market in Newburg is relatively small and tight, with limited inventory and a high share of owner-occupied housing. Rents have remained stable, reflecting the village's status as a quiet, family-oriented community with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents commuting to larger employment centers in West Bend, Milwaukee, and the surrounding Washington County area. The industry mix is diverse, reflecting the broader regional economy rather than a single anchor employer.
Newburg maintains a quiet, rural-village character with limited large-scale industrial development, relying on the broader Washington County economy for major employment. Infrastructure is stable, and growth is characterized by slow, steady residential infill rather than rapid commercial expansion.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing village infrastructure. No major commercial or industrial projects are currently under construction.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, with no significant MUD or PID special districts identified.
Newburg reports a crime rate of approximately 13.22 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 23.0. The area is generally considered safe, with crime trends remaining stable and well below regional benchmarks for similar-sized communities.
The village faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind events and potential for localized flooding near the Milwaukee River. Insurance posture is stable, though property owners are encouraged to maintain standard hazard coverage consistent with regional requirements.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting standard regional risk profiles for wind and water exposure in rural Wisconsin.
Property taxes in Newburg are levied by the village, Washington County, and the local school district, with rates determined by annual millage assessments. The village does not impose significant special district surcharges, and tax burdens are generally consistent with the broader Washington County assessment regime.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ACS tables.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.