At a Glance
Median Income
$68,295
$37,383 per capita
Home Value
$171,500
Zillow: $271,451
Median Rent
$628/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
13.4% smoking rate
How Newhall Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newhall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newhall a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newhall residents earn a median household income of $68,295 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,383. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newhall is $171,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,451. Median rent is $628/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
16.7% of adults in Newhall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newhall has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,012
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,373/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,295
Per Capita$37,383
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,500
Rent$628
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$271,451
Housing Units484
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation889 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Newhall was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.