Living in New Washington, Ohio

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

New Washington has 1,045 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $62,446 (13% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $114,800, the median rent is $867/month.

New Washington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

New Washington at a glance

Population
1,045
Median age
35.5State: 39.7
Median household income
$62,446State: $71,389
Median home value
$114,800State: $214,800
Median rent
$867/moState: $1,034
Homeowners
71.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is New Washington a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

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

Cost of living in New Washington

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Washington the median home value is $114,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $896 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

New Washington$114,800
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Washington$867
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

New Washington median household income

The median household income in New Washington is $62,446 and the income per person is $36,590. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

New Washington$62,446
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in New Washington: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
454
Owner-occupied
71.2%
Renter-occupied
28.8%
Vacant
6.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1941
Average household size
2.47

New Washington demographics

Population
1,045
Median age
35.5
Under 18
28.8%
65 and older
13.6%
Households
423
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in New Washington

14.6% of adults 25 and older in New Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Washington14.6%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Washington

Unemployment rate
1.9%State: 4.8%
Average commute
27 minState: 23 min
Work from home
5.1%
Drive alone
83%
Public transit
0.6%
Walk to work
4.9%
Homes with broadband
92.9%

New Washington vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Washington1,045$62,446$114,800$867
Chatfield170$52,813$97,500$963
Tiro242$60,724$50,700$1,288
Sulphur Springs228$34,375$96,700—
Attica755$69,063$113,800$756
Celeryville262$99,904$134,600—
Willard6,164$53,542$115,700$889
New Haven382$68,462$74,500—
Plymouth1,804$73,750$116,300$825

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Living in New Washington: FAQ

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

The median household income in New Washington is $62,446, 13% 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 Washington?

The median home value in New Washington is $114,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

How much is rent in New Washington?

The median gross rent in New Washington is $867 per month, about 23.3% of household income.

Is New Washington, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in New Washington?

The median age in New Washington is 35.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in New Washington?

The average commute to work in New Washington is 27 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New Washington?

The unemployment rate in New Washington is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New Washington?

14.6% of adults in New Washington 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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