New Town is a small town of 2,714 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $56,176
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Town 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:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Town 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: 92.4
New Town's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Town costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Town, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,176
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Town's violent crime rate is 184.3 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
184.3 /100k
Property Crime
184.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Town is served primarily by NEW TOWN 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Town, ND
National Avg
School District
NEW TOWN 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Town sees average highs of 22.4°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 17.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.8 inches of snow per year.
New Town's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Town roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,400 and median rent is $840/month.
New Town's violent crime rate is 184.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 184.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Town are operated by NEW TOWN 1.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Town, ND has a population of 2,714, a median household income of $56,176, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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 Town averages 22.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.9 inches
with about 34.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Town, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58763.
The population of New Town, North Dakota is 2,714 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Town: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $181,400, median household income $56,176, 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 Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
