At a Glance
Median Income
$82,663
$53,719 per capita
Home Value
$495,000
Zillow: $818,881
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
8.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Harmony a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Harmony residents earn a median household income of $82,663 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,719. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Harmony is $495,000 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $818,881. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
32.7% of adults in New Harmony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Harmony has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population353
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans16.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,663
Per Capita$53,719
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
B
Home Value$495,000
Rent
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$818,881
Housing Units143
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5,311 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
New Harmony was founded in 1862.
The median home in New Harmony was built in 1986.
32.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.