New Straitsville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
682 Population 525/sq mi density
$53,203 Median Income $26,637 per capita
$61,000 Home Value $98,685 Zillow
$392 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,203 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,000 home value, $392/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Straitsville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,203
29% below
$26,637 per capita
Home Value
$61,000
78% below
Zillow: $98,685
Median Rent
$392/mo
66% below
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How New Straitsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
22%
Rent
34%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Straitsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Straitsville residents earn a median household income of $53,203 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,637. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Straitsville is $61,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,685. Median rent is $392/month, with 31.5% 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 1938.

Education

7.1% of adults in New Straitsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Straitsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population682
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,203
Per Capita$26,637
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,000
Rent$392
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$98,685
Housing Units366
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation848 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in New Straitsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.