New Paris is a small town of 1,443 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,234
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Paris 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 Paris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Paris 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: 86.2
New Paris's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Paris costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Paris, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$685
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,234
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Paris's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Paris is served primarily by National Trail Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Paris, OH
National Avg
School District
National Trail Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Paris sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
New Paris's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Paris roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,600 and median rent is $685/month.
New Paris's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Paris are operated by National Trail Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Paris, OH has a population of 1,443, a median household income of $40,234, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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 Paris averages 36.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Paris, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45347.
The population of New Paris, Ohio is 1,443 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Paris: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,600, median household income $40,234, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Paris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
