Ohio · Metropolitan Area
New Lexington is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,479. Residents earn $43,447 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Lexington receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. New Lexington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Lexington is $43,447, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 19.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in New Lexington is $114,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 421 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,598 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Lexington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,447 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,724 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,796 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 601 |
| County GDP | $937M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,456 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $114,000 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,489 |
| Median List Price | $212,000 |
| Median List Price | $212,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,456 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Total Violent | 420.8/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 147.3/100K |
| Robbery | 84.2/100K |
| Assault | 189.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,597.7/100K |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 420.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,050.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 126.2/100K |
| Arson | 21.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7168°N, 82.2067°W |
| County FIPS | 39127 |
Winner: Republican by 54.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,297/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |