New Harmony, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Posey County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
867 Population 1,057/sq mi density
$50,809 Median Income $31,732 per capita
$177,400 Home Value $209,476 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,809 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$177,400 home value, $897/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Harmony, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,809
32% below
$31,732 per capita
Home Value
$177,400
37% below
Zillow: $209,476
Median Rent
$897/mo
23% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
8% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How New Harmony Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
63%
Rent
77%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Harmony a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Harmony residents earn a median household income of $50,809 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,732. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 590 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Harmony is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,476. Median rent is $897/month, with 21.8% 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 1951.

Education

31.1% of adults in New Harmony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Harmony has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population867
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,057/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,809
Per Capita$31,732
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$5,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,400
Rent$897
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$209,476
Housing Units411
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation379 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

New Harmony was founded in 1814.
The median home in New Harmony was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.