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New Paris, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,630 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $26,714 per capita
$173,100 Home Value $297,188 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 3,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Paris, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,750
5% below
$26,714 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
39% below
Zillow: $297,188
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
8% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
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)

Income
95%
Home Value
61%
Rent
92%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
29%
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.