New Berlin vs. Germantown   Year Founded: Feb. 17, 1959. But 1840 was the year that Sidney Evans settled there and named the city after his hometown, New Berlin, in New York Population: 39,584 Scouting report: New Berlin folks are proud of their city and glad to point out that New Berlin was named to Money Magazine's 2009 List of Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. New Berlin ranked 34th. Residents also like to describe New Berlin as offering city living with a touch of country. And it's true, with the city offering easy access to shopping and services. But just beyond the bright lights lie acres of farmland.   Year Founded: 1927 Population:19,749 Scouting report: Germantown is the largest village in square miles in Wisconsin yet maintains a small-town feel. With a distinct German heritage, the village includes historic hamlet settlements, preserved green space and features Holy Hill, a pilgrimage church, Christ Church Museum, the Bast Bell Museum and more.