At a Glance
Median Income
$28,880
$10,882 per capita
Home Value
$618,800
Zillow: $852,523
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
57.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32.1% smoking rate
How New Square Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Square's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Square a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Square residents earn a median household income of $28,880 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,882. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Square is $618,800 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $852,523. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
3.1% of adults in New Square hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Square has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population9,712
Median Age15.8 yrs
Density26,249/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,880
Per Capita$10,882
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty57.6%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
F
Home Value$618,800
Rent$1,575
Ownership11.5%
Zillow$852,523
Housing Units1,799
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking32.1%
Heart Disease10.8%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation497 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband14.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in New Square was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.