At a Glance
Median Income
$57,344
$38,021 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
Zillow: $173,221
Median Rent
$746/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,544/100K
4,525/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How New Boston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Boston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Boston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Boston residents earn a median household income of $57,344 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,021. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Boston is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,221. Median rent is $746/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
New Boston reports 1,544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 306% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,525/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in New Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Boston has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,593
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,344
Per Capita$38,021
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,214M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$746
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$173,221
Housing Units2,167
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,544/100K
Property4,525/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,544/100K
Burglary793/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,278/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in New Boston was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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