Median Income
$69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.6%
278% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
23% higher than US avg
How New-Wes-Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,044
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$42,840
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty15.3%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units905
Rent Burden7.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+1.9%
Is New-Wes-Valley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, New-Wes-Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New-Wes-Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in New-Wes-Valley is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in New-Wes-Valley is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.
New-Wes-Valley has a population of 2,044 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.8% Black.
Population
2,044
Total Population
2021 Census
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
New-Wes-Valley vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 98% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
New-Wes-Valley vs U.S. Average
The median household income in New-Wes-Valley is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: New-Wes-Valley vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,840 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
The median home value in New-Wes-Valley is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.5% |
| Housing Units | 905 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: New-Wes-Valley vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: New-Wes-Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1499°N, 53.5648°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |