New Carlisle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · St. Joseph County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,110 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $29,746 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $281,788 Zillow
$1,193 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
57 Violent Crime/100K 1,366 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,193/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

New Carlisle, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,625
13% below
$29,746 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $281,788
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
3% above
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
1,366/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
4% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How New Carlisle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Carlisle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
64%
Rent
103%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Carlisle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,746. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,788. Median rent is $1,193/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

New Carlisle reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,366/100K.

Education

32.2% of adults in New Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,110
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$29,746
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$19,493M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,193
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$281,788
Housing Units896
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property1,366/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,846/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation807 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Did You Know?

New Carlisle was founded in 1835.
The median home in New Carlisle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 630 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.