New Middletown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lawrence County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,632 Population 1,876/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $31,832 per capita
$162,000 Home Value $247,246 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $702/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Middletown, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,833
32% below
$31,832 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
43% below
Zillow: $247,246
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How New Middletown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Middletown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
57%
Rent
60%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Middletown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Middletown residents earn a median household income of $50,833 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,832. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Middletown is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,246. Median rent is $702/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

17.1% of adults in New Middletown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Middletown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,632
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,833
Per Capita$31,832
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent$702
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$247,246
Housing Units712
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,225 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

New Middletown was founded in 1825.
The median home in New Middletown was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.