Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
11% lower than US avg
How New Glasgow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,277
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$44,400
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty11.0%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden13.6%
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+5.6%
Is New Glasgow a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, New Glasgow receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New Glasgow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in New Glasgow is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in New Glasgow is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.
New Glasgow has a population of 4,277 with a density of 43 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).
Population
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
New Glasgow vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.4% |
Social Characteristics
New Glasgow vs U.S. Average
The median household income in New Glasgow is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: New Glasgow vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.5% |
| 219% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
The median home value in New Glasgow is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,695 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: New Glasgow vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: New Glasgow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 98.9 sq mi (256.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |