Living in Newcomerstown, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newcomerstown · Census data 2020–2024
Newcomerstown has 3,677 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $45,588 (36% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $95,300, the median rent is $815/month.
Newcomerstown at a glance
- Population
- 3,677
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $45,588State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $95,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Newcomerstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newcomerstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newcomerstown the median home value is $95,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $884 a month in housing costs.
Newcomerstown median household income
The median household income in Newcomerstown is $45,588 and the income per person is $24,159. 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Newcomerstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,804
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.14
Newcomerstown demographics
- Population
- 3,677
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,682
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newcomerstown ›
Education in Newcomerstown
10% of adults 25 and older in Newcomerstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newcomerstown
- Unemployment rate
- 21%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Newcomerstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomerstown | 3,677 | $45,588 | $95,300 | $815 |
| Port Washington | 586 | $66,500 | $123,500 | $944 |
| Plainfield | 192 | $55,769 | $153,200 | — |
| West Lafayette | 2,857 | $49,261 | $101,900 | $719 |
| Fresno | 149 | $25,408 | $80,800 | — |
| Stone Creek | 145 | $53,571 | $108,300 | $950 |
| Gnadenhutten | 1,111 | $65,357 | $117,900 | $960 |
| Baltic | 841 | $66,071 | $120,600 | $882 |
| Canal Lewisville | 658 | $62,188 | $84,000 | $1,317 |
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What is the median household income in Newcomerstown, OH?
The median household income in Newcomerstown is $45,588, 36% 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 Newcomerstown?
The median home value in Newcomerstown is $95,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Newcomerstown?
The median gross rent in Newcomerstown is $815 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Newcomerstown, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
What is the median age in Newcomerstown?
The median age in Newcomerstown is 44.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Newcomerstown?
The average commute to work in Newcomerstown is 27 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newcomerstown?
The unemployment rate in Newcomerstown is 21% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newcomerstown?
10% of adults in Newcomerstown 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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