New Middletown is a small town of 77 in Indiana, with a median household income of $58,750
and a 16.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Middletown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Middletown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Middletown 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: 94.0
New Middletown's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Middletown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Middletown, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Middletown's violent crime rate is 153.0 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.0 /100k
Property Crime
471.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Middletown is served primarily by South Harrison Com Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Middletown, IN
National Avg
School District
South Harrison Com Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Middletown sees average highs of 43.0°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
New Middletown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Middletown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,400 and median rent is $850/month.
New Middletown's violent crime rate is 153.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 471.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Middletown are operated by South Harrison Com Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Middletown, IN has a population of 77, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 16.3%.
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.
New Middletown averages 43.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Middletown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47160.
The population of New Middletown, Indiana is 77 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Middletown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $110,400, median household income $58,750, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Middletown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
