At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$33,018 per capita
Home Value
$171,700
Zillow: $267,805
Median Rent
$840/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How New Knoxville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Knoxville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Knoxville 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 Knoxville residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,018. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,119 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Knoxville is $171,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,805. Median rent is $840/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
23.5% of adults in New Knoxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Knoxville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,056
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$33,018
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,700
Rent$840
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$267,805
Housing Units384
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation900 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
New Knoxville was founded in 1836.
The median home in New Knoxville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.