New Knoxville is a small town of 1,023 in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,882
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Knoxville 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 Knoxville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Knoxville 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: 91.2
New Knoxville's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Knoxville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Knoxville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,882
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Knoxville'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 Knoxville is served primarily by New Knoxville Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Knoxville, OH
National Avg
School District
New Knoxville Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Knoxville sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
New Knoxville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Knoxville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,000 and median rent is $823/month.
New Knoxville'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 Knoxville are operated by New Knoxville Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Knoxville, OH has a population of 1,023, a median household income of $75,882, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
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 Knoxville averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Knoxville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45871.
The population of New Knoxville, Ohio is 1,023 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Knoxville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,000, median household income $75,882, 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 Knoxville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
