At a Glance
Median Income
$71,750
$26,714 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
Zillow: $297,188
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Paris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Paris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Paris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Paris residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,714. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Paris is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,188. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
New Paris reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in New Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Paris has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,630
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$26,714
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,100
Rent$1,066
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$297,188
Housing Units557
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation819 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in New Paris was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.