Living in New California, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New California · Census data 2020–2024

New California has 1,672 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $161,908 (127% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $464,500.

New California at a glance

Population
1,672
Median age
43.2State: 39.7
Median household income
$161,908State: $71,389
Median home value
$464,500State: $214,800
Homeowners
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
Average commute
26 min

Is New California a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 127% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 0%.

Cons: Home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in New California

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New California the median home value is $464,500, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,557 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

New California$464,500
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

New California median household income

The median household income in New California is $161,908 and the income per person is $59,602. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

New California$161,908
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in New California: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
588
Owner-occupied
93.2%
Renter-occupied
6.8%
Vacant
7.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2008
Average household size
3.07

New California demographics

Population
1,672
Median age
43.2
Under 18
30.7%
65 and older
8.3%
Households
545
Foreign-born
10%
Veterans
11%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black4.8%
Asian13.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New California ›

Education in New California

63.8% of adults 25 and older in New California have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New California63.8%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New California

Unemployment rate
1.1%State: 4.8%
Average commute
26 minState: 23 min
Work from home
26.9%
Drive alone
72.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

New California vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New California1,672$161,908$464,500—
Plain City3,829$117,972$368,500$985
Dublin49,294$160,296$563,500$1,686
Shawnee Hills946$143,750$460,500—
Unionville Center269$104,545$182,500$967
Marysville27,518$92,619$300,800$1,223
Powell14,451$195,495$561,500$2,194
Ostrander1,008$159,375$485,600$1,000
Hilliard38,033$128,189$385,100$1,632

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Living in New California: FAQ

What is the median household income in New California, OH?

The median household income in New California is $161,908, 127% 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 California?

The median home value in New California is $464,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

Is New California, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 127% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

What is the median age in New California?

The median age in New California is 43.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in New California?

The average commute to work in New California is 26 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New California?

The unemployment rate in New California is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New California?

63.8% of adults in New California 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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