At a Glance
Median Income
$71,083
$39,640 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $288,013
Median Rent
$967/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How New Market Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Market's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Market a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Market residents earn a median household income of $71,083 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,640. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Market is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,013. Median rent is $967/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
19.0% of adults in New Market hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Market has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,296
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,083
Per Capita$39,640
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$967
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$288,013
Housing Units529
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in New Market was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.