New Concord, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Muskingum County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,623 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$72,120 Median Income $26,542 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $261,640 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,120 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $824/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Concord, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,120
4% below
$26,542 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
31% below
Zillow: $261,640
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
32% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How New Concord Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
69%
Rent
71%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Concord a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Concord residents earn a median household income of $72,120 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,542. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Concord is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,640. Median rent is $824/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

44.4% of adults in New Concord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Concord has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,623
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density1,449/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,120
Per Capita$26,542
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$5,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$824
Ownership50.1%
Zillow$261,640
Housing Units679
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

New Concord was founded in 1828.
The median home in New Concord was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.