Living in New Albany, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Albany · Census data 2020–2024
New Albany has 10,896 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $238,250 (234% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $772,100, the median rent is $2,355/month.
New Albany at a glance
- Population
- 10,896
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $238,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $772,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $2,355/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is New Albany a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 234% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Home values 259% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Albany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Albany the median home value is $772,100, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,355 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,737 a month in housing costs.
New Albany median household income
The median household income in New Albany is $238,250 and the income per person is $114,920. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in New Albany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,851
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.98
New Albany demographics
- Population
- 10,896
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 3,651
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Albany ›
Education in New Albany
79.4% of adults 25 and older in New Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Albany
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
New Albany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Jersey | 304 | $151,827 | $274,500 | — |
| Pataskala | 18,223 | $92,033 | $314,500 | $1,387 |
| Johnstown | 5,286 | $91,713 | $347,900 | $886 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | $349,000 | — |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in New Albany, OH?
The median household income in New Albany is $238,250, 234% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Albany?
The median home value in New Albany is $772,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in New Albany?
The median gross rent in New Albany is $2,355 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is New Albany, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 234% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: home values 259% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Albany?
The median age in New Albany is 42.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in New Albany?
The average commute to work in New Albany is 22 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Albany?
The unemployment rate in New Albany is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Albany?
79.4% of adults in New Albany 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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