At a Glance
Median Income
$72,431
$52,180 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
Zillow: $319,814
Median Rent
$885/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.7% smoking rate
How Newburgh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newburgh a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newburgh residents earn a median household income of $72,431 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,180. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,442 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newburgh is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,814. Median rent is $885/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
33.2% of adults in Newburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newburgh has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,370
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density2,262/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,431
Per Capita$52,180
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,756M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,300
Rent$885
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$319,814
Housing Units1,731
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation401 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Newburgh was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.