At a Glance
Median Income
$50,707
$22,821 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
Zillow: $237,879
Median Rent
$819/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
610/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
273 sunny days/yr
How New Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Town 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 Town residents earn a median household income of $50,707 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,821. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Town is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,879. Median rent is $819/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
New Town reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 610/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in New Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Town has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,725
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,707
Per Capita$22,821
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650
Housing
A
Home Value$199,700
Rent$819
Ownership33.5%
Zillow$237,879
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property610/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,927 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
New Town was founded in 1953.
The median home in New Town was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Minot International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.