New London is a small town of 1,176 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,688
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
New London stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New London is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New London 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: 88.4
New London's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New London costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
New London, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$595
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
New London's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.5 /100k
Property Crime
1371.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New London is served primarily by LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New London, TX
National Avg
School District
LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New London sees average highs of 58.5°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
New London's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New London roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,800 and median rent is $595/month.
New London's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1371.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New London are operated by LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New London, TX has a population of 1,176, a median household income of $49,688, 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 London averages 58.5°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New London, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75684, 75682.
The population of New London, Texas is 1,176 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New London: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $155,800, median household income $49,688, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New London side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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