New Franklin is a small city of 13,874 in Ohio, with a median household income of $87,032
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Franklin 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 Franklin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Franklin 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: 92.8
New Franklin's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Franklin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Franklin, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$994
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,032
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Franklin's violent crime rate is 87.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.2 /100k
Property Crime
319.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Franklin is served primarily by Coventry Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Franklin, OH
National Avg
School District
Coventry Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Franklin sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
New Franklin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Franklin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $185,000 and median rent is $994/month.
New Franklin's violent crime rate is 87.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 319.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Franklin are operated by Coventry Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Franklin, OH has a population of 13,874, a median household income of $87,032, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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 Franklin averages 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Franklin, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 44216, 44319.
The population of New Franklin, Ohio is 13,874 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Franklin: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $185,000, median household income $87,032, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Franklin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
