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New London, NC
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New London, NC
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 $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,724. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,703 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New London is $256,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,927. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 47.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
New London reports 586 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,877/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New London has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.