New Baltimore, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

New Baltimore is a small city in Virginia with a population of 11,595. Residents earn $183,696 per year, which is 144% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,595 Population 965/sq mi density
$183,696 Median Income $65,344 per capita
$646,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$183,696 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$646,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $183,696
144% higher than US avg
Home Value $646,500
129% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.8%
83% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,595
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$183,696
Per Capita$65,344
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$4,154M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$646,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation481 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.8%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Libraries3

Is New Baltimore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Baltimore receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. New Baltimore 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 Baltimore is $183,696, which is significantly higher than the national average — 144% above $75,149. This places New Baltimore among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Baltimore is $646,500, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

New Baltimore is a highly educated community — 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

New Baltimore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

New Baltimore has a population of 11,595 with a density of 965 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.3%), with 2% Hispanic, 4.9% Black.

Population

11,595
Total Population
965
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
12.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

New Baltimore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.1%
32% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Baltimore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Baltimore is $183,696, which is 144% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: New Baltimore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$183,696
144% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,344
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
IRS Avg AGI$122,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,638
County GDP$4,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare140
Retail207
Manufacturing64

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.3 min
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in New Baltimore is $646,500, 129% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$646,500
129% above US avg
Median List Price$729,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$729,950
$/Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory24

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,173
76% above US avg
Effective Rate0.95%
In New Baltimore, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 15.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Baltimore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma9.8%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity15.6%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death6,683/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities140

Crime Rates: New Baltimore vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

New Baltimore has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation481 ft (147 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density965/sq mi
Coordinates38.7420°N, 77.7169°W
County FIPS51061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.8%
83% above US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density965/sq mi
Total Area12.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities140
Restaurants129
Retail Stores207

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.3 min
Work from Home23.3%

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