At a Glance
Median Income
$81,500
$36,530 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
Zillow: $250,838
Median Rent
$967/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
18.1% smoking rate
How New Era Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Era's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Era a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Era residents earn a median household income of $81,500 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,530. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 567 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Era is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,838. Median rent is $967/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
31.1% of adults in New Era hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Era has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$36,530
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$833M
Avg Weekly Wage$878
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent$967
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$250,838
Housing Units187
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation763 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in New Era was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.