At a Glance
Median Income
$45,592
$24,899 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
Zillow: $209,185
Median Rent
$730/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.9% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $45,592 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,899. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Paris is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,185. Median rent is $730/month, with 21.9% 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 1954.
Education
10.4% of adults in New Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Paris has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,338
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,808/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,592
Per Capita$24,899
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$730
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$209,185
Housing Units750
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
New Paris was founded in 1832.
The median home in New Paris was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.