New Ross is a small town of 471 in Indiana, with a median household income of $53,438
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Ross 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 Ross is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Ross 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: 93.4
New Ross's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Ross costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Ross, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$992
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Ross's violent crime rate is 135.6 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.6 /100k
Property Crime
602.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Ross is served primarily by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Ross, IN
National Avg
School District
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Ross sees average highs of 33.0°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.7 inches of snow per year.
New Ross's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Ross roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,000 and median rent is $992/month.
New Ross's violent crime rate is 135.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 602.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Ross are operated by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Ross, IN has a population of 471, a median household income of $53,438, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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 Ross averages 33.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 21.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Ross, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47968.
The population of New Ross, Indiana is 471 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Ross: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $114,000, median household income $53,438, 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 Ross side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
