New Middletown is a small town of 1,443 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,466
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Middletown 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 Middletown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Middletown 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: 86.0
New Middletown's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Middletown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Middletown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,466
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Middletown's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.6 /100k
Property Crime
1010.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Middletown is served primarily by Springfield Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Middletown, OH
National Avg
School District
Springfield Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Middletown sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
New Middletown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Middletown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,200 and median rent is $668/month.
New Middletown's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Middletown are operated by Springfield Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Middletown, OH has a population of 1,443, a median household income of $48,466, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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 Middletown averages 36.9°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Middletown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44442.
The population of New Middletown, Ohio is 1,443 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Middletown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $150,200, median household income $48,466, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Middletown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
