Newland is a small town of 743 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $42,829
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newland 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
Newland's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newland, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$218,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,829
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newland's violent crime rate is 139.1 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.1 /100k
Property Crime
1529.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newland is served primarily by Avery County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newland, NC
National Avg
School District
Avery County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newland sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 71.9°F in July,
with 63.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Newland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $218,900 and median rent is $728/month.
Newland's violent crime rate is 139.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1529.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newland are operated by Avery County Schools.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newland, NC has a population of 743, a median household income of $42,829, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
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.
Newland averages 37.3°F in January and 71.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.5 inches
with about 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newland, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28657.
The population of Newland, North Carolina is 743 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $218,900, median household income $42,829, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
