New London, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 497/sq mi density
$51,786 Median Income $21,808 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $255,702 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,786 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New London, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,786
31% below
$21,808 per capita
Home Value
$179,200
36% below
Zillow: $255,702
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New London a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New London residents earn a median household income of $51,786 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,808. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,913 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New London is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,702. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

23.7% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New London has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population179
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,786
Per Capita$21,808
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$255,702
Housing Units42
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,109/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation828 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute13 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in New London was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.