New Richmond is a small town of 2,733 in Ohio, with a median household income of $76,760
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Richmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Richmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Richmond 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: 94.1
New Richmond's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Richmond costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Richmond, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$205,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,760
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Richmond's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.9 /100k
Property Crime
143.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Richmond is served primarily by New Richmond Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Richmond, OH
National Avg
School District
New Richmond Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Richmond sees average highs of 40.6°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
New Richmond's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Richmond roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $205,700 and median rent is $775/month.
New Richmond's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 143.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Richmond are operated by New Richmond Exempted Village.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Richmond, OH has a population of 2,733, a median household income of $76,760, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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 Richmond averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Richmond, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45157.
The population of New Richmond, Ohio is 2,733 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Richmond: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $205,700, median household income $76,760, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Richmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
