Living in New Harmony, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Harmony · Census data 2020–2024
New Harmony has 845 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $57,875 (20% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $184,400, the median rent is $1,014/month.
New Harmony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Harmony at a glance
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 53.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $57,875State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $184,400State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is New Harmony a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Harmony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Harmony the median home value is $184,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
New Harmony median household income
The median household income in New Harmony is $57,875 and the income per person is $32,169. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in New Harmony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 407
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.06
New Harmony demographics
- Population
- 845
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 361
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Harmony ›
Education in New Harmony
26.8% of adults 25 and older in New Harmony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Harmony
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
New Harmony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Harmony | 845 | $57,875 | $184,400 | $1,014 |
| Griffin | 148 | $82,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Crossville | 679 | $40,750 | $64,500 | — |
| Wadesville | 672 | $100,625 | $231,700 | — |
| Poseyville | 1,270 | $62,500 | $144,400 | $726 |
| Grayville | 1,590 | $46,319 | $74,200 | $677 |
| Blairsville | 203 | $97,589 | $275,500 | — |
| St. Wendel | 923 | $86,455 | $220,200 | — |
| Cynthiana | 716 | $74,688 | $141,500 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in New Harmony, IN?
The median household income in New Harmony is $57,875, 20% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Harmony?
The median home value in New Harmony is $184,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in New Harmony?
The median gross rent in New Harmony is $1,014 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is New Harmony, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in New Harmony?
The median age in New Harmony is 53.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in New Harmony?
The average commute to work in New Harmony is 24 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Harmony?
The unemployment rate in New Harmony is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Harmony?
26.8% of adults in New Harmony have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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