Living in New Lexington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Lexington · Census data 2020–2024
New Lexington has 4,519 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $43,734 (39% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $113,800, the median rent is $686/month.
New Lexington at a glance
- Population
- 4,519
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $43,734State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $113,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $686/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is New Lexington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Lexington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Lexington the median home value is $113,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $898 a month in housing costs.
New Lexington median household income
The median household income in New Lexington is $43,734 and the income per person is $25,203. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in New Lexington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,946
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.36
New Lexington demographics
- Population
- 4,519
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,881
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Lexington ›
Education in New Lexington
15.2% of adults 25 and older in New Lexington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Lexington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
New Lexington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lexington | 4,519 | $43,734 | $113,800 | $686 |
| Junction City | 773 | $53,125 | $120,000 | $689 |
| Crooksville | 2,379 | $47,411 | $103,300 | $721 |
| Shawnee | 396 | $52,656 | $71,700 | $665 |
| Somerset | 1,216 | $55,208 | $225,000 | $819 |
| Rendville | 149 | $2,499 | $54,200 | — |
| Roseville | 1,821 | $44,792 | $94,400 | $722 |
| New Straitsville | 684 | $52,692 | $68,100 | — |
| Corning | 497 | $30,833 | $59,100 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in New Lexington, OH?
The median household income in New Lexington is $43,734, 39% lower 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 Lexington?
The median home value in New Lexington is $113,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in New Lexington?
The median gross rent in New Lexington is $686 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is New Lexington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in New Lexington?
The median age in New Lexington is 38.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in New Lexington?
The average commute to work in New Lexington is 27 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Lexington?
The unemployment rate in New Lexington is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Lexington?
15.2% of adults in New Lexington 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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