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New London, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rusk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,198 Population 139/sq mi density
$50,909 Median Income $25,638 per capita
$169,400 Home Value $175,312 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,909 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, $581/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New London, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,909
32% below
$25,638 per capita
Home Value
$169,400
40% below
Zillow: $175,312
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

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
68%
Home Value
60%
Rent
50%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New London a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $50,909 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,638. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 874 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New London is $169,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,312. Median rent is $581/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

New London reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 710/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New London has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,198
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,909
Per Capita$25,638
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,400
Rent$581
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$175,312
Housing Units514
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property710/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,561/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation547 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute33 min
Broadband63.5%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in New London was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.