New Hartford, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
763 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$67,054 Median Income $25,893 per capita
$112,100 Home Value $238,580 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,054 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $904/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

New Hartford, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,054
11% below
$25,893 per capita
Home Value
$112,100
60% below
Zillow: $238,580
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How New Hartford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
40%
Rent
78%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Hartford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Hartford residents earn a median household income of $67,054 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,893. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Hartford is $112,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,580. Median rent is $904/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

19.3% of adults in New Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Hartford has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population763
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,054
Per Capita$25,893
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,100
Rent$904
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$238,580
Housing Units283
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation894 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in New Hartford was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.