Living in New Hartford, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Hartford · Census data 2020–2024
New Hartford has 675 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $84,375 (12% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $114,700, the median rent is $875/month.
New Hartford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Hartford at a glance
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 38.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $114,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is New Hartford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in New Hartford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Hartford the median home value is $114,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $971 a month in housing costs.
New Hartford median household income
The median household income in New Hartford is $84,375 and the income per person is $27,749. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in New Hartford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.69
New Hartford demographics
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Hartford ›
Education in New Hartford
17.1% of adults 25 and older in New Hartford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Hartford
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
New Hartford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hartford | 675 | $84,375 | $114,700 | $875 |
| Stout | 296 | $82,500 | $125,800 | $1,528 |
| Dike | 1,365 | $91,146 | $247,800 | $711 |
| Parkersburg | 1,766 | $75,885 | $196,700 | $643 |
| Cedar Falls | 40,888 | $76,987 | $263,600 | $1,203 |
| Janesville | 917 | $103,542 | $221,700 | $717 |
| Shell Rock | 1,625 | $78,657 | $163,100 | $931 |
| Hudson | 2,699 | $120,481 | $242,700 | $947 |
| Waverly | 10,494 | $80,284 | $223,300 | $1,057 |
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What is the median household income in New Hartford, IA?
The median household income in New Hartford is $84,375, 12% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Hartford?
The median home value in New Hartford is $114,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in New Hartford?
The median gross rent in New Hartford is $875 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is New Hartford, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Iowa median; home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in New Hartford?
The median age in New Hartford is 38.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in New Hartford?
The average commute to work in New Hartford is 27 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Hartford?
The unemployment rate in New Hartford is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Hartford?
17.1% of adults in New Hartford 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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