New Bremen is a small town of 2,846 in Ohio, with a median household income of $85,238
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Bremen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Bremen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Bremen 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: 91.6
New Bremen's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Bremen costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Bremen, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$208,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,238
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Bremen's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.0 /100k
Property Crime
313.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Bremen is served primarily by New Bremen Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Bremen, OH
National Avg
School District
New Bremen Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Bremen sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
New Bremen's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Bremen roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $208,500 and median rent is $740/month.
New Bremen's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 313.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Bremen are operated by New Bremen Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Bremen, OH has a population of 2,846, a median household income of $85,238, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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 Bremen averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Bremen, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45869.
The population of New Bremen, Ohio is 2,846 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Bremen: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $208,500, median household income $85,238, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Bremen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
