New Carlisle, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

New Carlisle is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,110. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,110 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $29,746 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $266,214 Zillow
$1,193 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,193/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,625
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,100
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.2%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,193
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,110
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$29,746
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$19,493M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,193
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$266,214

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation807 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.1%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Is New Carlisle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Carlisle receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. New Carlisle 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 Carlisle is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

New Carlisle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Carlisle has a population of 2,110 with a density of 1,039 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

2,110
Total Population
1,039
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

New Carlisle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Carlisle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Carlisle is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: New Carlisle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,625
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,746
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$73,799

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,539
County GDP$19,493M

Business (County)

Restaurants630
Healthcare722
Retail895
Manufacturing315

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,193 (3% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,214.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,100
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,214
Median List Price$201,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$201,450
$/Sq Ft$180
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,193
3% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,800
37% above US avg
Effective Rate2.67%
In New Carlisle, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death9,846/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access85.0%
Healthcare Facilities722

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

New Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates41.7066°N, 86.5072°W
County FIPS18141
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%
D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.2%
4% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities722
Restaurants630
Retail Stores895

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Work from Home13.4%

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