New London, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
1,198 Population
$50,909 Median Income
$169,400 Home Value
$581 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
51.5 yrs Median Age
13.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.0
Economy
4.8
Affordability
2.1
Education

People

Population1,198
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 82.7%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$50,909
Per Capita Income$25,638
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty Rate5.7%
County GDP$2,793M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$169,400
Median Rent$581
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Depression25.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Work From Home1.9%
BroadbandN/A

How New London Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$50,909
Home Value$169,400
Median Rent$581
Poverty Rate5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
Unemployment2.2%
Avg Temperature65.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,198
Population Density139 per sq mi
Median Age51.5 years
Male55.3%
Female44.7%
Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82.7% Black 3% Hispanic 8.4% Other 5.9%
White82.7%
Black or African American3.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.9%

Language

English Only92.7%
Spanish Speakers7.3%
English 92.7% Spanish 7.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability25.1%
Health Insurance88.6%

Income

32% below avg
Median Household Income$50,909
Per Capita Income$25,638
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,037
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,555

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.2%
Poverty Rate5.7%
Total Establishments (County)874
County GDP$2,793M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation72
Healthcare Facilities74
Retail Stores111
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments874

Industry Mix

Restaurants 72 Healthcare 74 Retail 111 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,555
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,719

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.9 min
Work From Home1.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

40% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$169,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied93.3%

Rental Costs

50% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$581

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,719
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.79%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.6%
Regular Checkup72.5%
Premature Death Rate10,561 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access46.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)74
Restaurants (County)72

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation547 ft (167 m)
Land Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density139 per sq mi
Latitude32.2694°
Longitude-94.9298°
County FIPS48401

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 20%

Republican +59.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
High School+85.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density139 per sq mi
Land Area8.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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