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New London, IA
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New London, IA
At a Glance
How New London Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New London's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New London a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New London residents earn a median household income of $65,815 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,582. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New London is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,666. Median rent is $772/month, with 29.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
New London reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New London has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.