New Plymouth is a small town of 1,645 in Idaho, with a median household income of $57,250
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Plymouth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Plymouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Plymouth 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: 91.9
New Plymouth's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Plymouth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Plymouth, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$182,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$873
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Plymouth's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.7 /100k
Property Crime
797.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Plymouth is served primarily by NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Plymouth, ID
National Avg
School District
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Plymouth sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 10.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.4 inches of snow per year.
New Plymouth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Plymouth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $182,900 and median rent is $873/month.
New Plymouth's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 797.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Plymouth are operated by NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Plymouth, ID has a population of 1,645, a median household income of $57,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%.
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.
New Plymouth averages 35.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.0 inches
with about 15.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Plymouth, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83655.
The population of New Plymouth, Idaho is 1,645 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Plymouth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $182,900, median household income $57,250, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Plymouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
