New Philadelphia is a small city of 17,602 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,590
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Philadelphia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Philadelphia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Philadelphia 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: 91.0
New Philadelphia's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Philadelphia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Philadelphia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$810
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,590
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Philadelphia's violent crime rate is 115.2 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.2 /100k
Property Crime
512.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Philadelphia is served primarily by New Philadelphia City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Philadelphia, OH
National Avg
School District
New Philadelphia City
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Philadelphia sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.1 inches of snow per year.
New Philadelphia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Philadelphia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,800 and median rent is $810/month.
New Philadelphia's violent crime rate is 115.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 512.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Philadelphia are operated by New Philadelphia City.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Philadelphia, OH has a population of 17,602, a median household income of $55,590, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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 Philadelphia averages 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 20.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Philadelphia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44663.
The population of New Philadelphia, Ohio is 17,602 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Philadelphia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $158,800, median household income $55,590, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Philadelphia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
