What are the schools like in Newville, AL?

School district data for Newville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Newville?

The median household income in Newville, AL is $31,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Newville, AL?

Newville has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Newville, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newville, AL affordable or expensive?

Newville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,800 and the median rent is $823 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newville, AL?

Newville has a violent crime rate of 177.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newville, AL a Good Place to Live?

Newville is a small town of 503 in Alabama, with a median household income of $31,458 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Newville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.3

Newville's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newville, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$823	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Newville's violent crime rate is 177.9 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

177.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Newville, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newville sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newville, AL
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Newville, AL	National Avg
Population	503	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	38.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Headland, AL 5 mi Kinsey, AL 9 mi Napier Field, AL 10 mi Grimes, AL 11 mi Abbeville, AL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Newville

Newville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36353

Newville vs Other Cities

Newville, AL vs Headland, AL Newville, AL vs Kinsey, AL Newville, AL vs Napier Field, AL Newville, AL vs Grimes, AL Newville, AL vs Abbeville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newville, AL affordable or expensive?

Newville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,800 and median rent is $823/month.

What is the crime rate in Newville, AL?

Newville's violent crime rate is 177.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Newville, AL a good place to live?

Newville, AL has a population of 503, a median household income of $31,458, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newville?

Newville averages 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newville?

Newville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36353.

What is the population of Newville?

The population of Newville, Alabama is 503 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newville?

Key numbers for living in Newville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $90,800, median household income $31,458. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.