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New Lexington, OH
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New Lexington, OH
At a Glance
How New Lexington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Lexington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Lexington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Lexington residents earn a median household income of $43,447 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Lexington is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,489. Median rent is $620/month, with 26.9% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
New Lexington reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,450/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in New Lexington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Lexington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.