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New Palestine is a small town of 2,831 in Indiana, with a median household income of $86,082
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Palestine stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Palestine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Palestine 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: 94.6
New Palestine's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Palestine costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Palestine, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$272,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,082
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Palestine's violent crime rate is 234.4 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.4 /100k
Property Crime
78.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Palestine is served primarily by New Palestine Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Palestine, IN
National Avg
School District
New Palestine Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Palestine sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
New Palestine's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Palestine roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $272,500 and median rent is $1,125/month.
New Palestine's violent crime rate is 234.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 78.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Palestine are operated by New Palestine Community Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Palestine, IN has a population of 2,831, a median household income of $86,082, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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 Palestine averages 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Palestine, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46163.
The population of New Palestine, Indiana is 2,831 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Palestine: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $272,500, median household income $86,082, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Palestine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
