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New Amsterdam, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

New Amsterdam is a small town in Indiana with a population of 88. Residents earn $108,594 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
88 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$108,594 Median Income $34,575 per capita
$95,200 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,594 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,594
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $95,200
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New Amsterdam Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,594
Per Capita$34,575
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,705M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31
Rent Burden24.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation418 ft (127 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute48 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries5

Is New Amsterdam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Amsterdam receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. New Amsterdam stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Amsterdam is $108,594, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places New Amsterdam among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Amsterdam is $95,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

New Amsterdam enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Amsterdam has a population of 88 with a density of 1,100 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

88
Total Population
1,100
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67%
Female 33%

Race & Ethnicity

New Amsterdam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Amsterdam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Amsterdam is $108,594, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: New Amsterdam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,594
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,575
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$67,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)750
County GDP$1,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare84
Retail104
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,525
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Amsterdam is $95,200, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,200
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,525
28% below US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
New Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates38.1020°N, 86.2766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities84
Restaurants58
Retail Stores104

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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