Near National AverageVery SafeMountain Vista Governor's School
7-Eleven and Spitony's Pizza, New Baltimore · Ser Amantio di Nicolao / CC BY-SA 4.0James Hampton Tavern in the New Baltimore Historic District · Ser Amantio di Nicolao / CC BY-SA 4.0
New Baltimore is a small city of 11,743 in Virginia, with a median household income of $167,727
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
New Baltimore stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether New Baltimore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Baltimore 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: 108.6
New Baltimore's overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Baltimore costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
New Baltimore, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$598,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,964
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$167,727
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Baltimore's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.8 /100k
Property Crime
550.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Baltimore is served primarily by Mountain Vista Governor's School.
Metric
New Baltimore, VA
National Avg
School District
Mountain Vista Governor's School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Baltimore sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
New Baltimore's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts New Baltimore roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $598,700 and median rent is $1,964/month.
New Baltimore's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Baltimore are operated by Mountain Vista Governor's School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
57.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Baltimore, VA has a population of 11,743, a median household income of $167,727, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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 Baltimore averages 42.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Baltimore, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 20187, 20137.
The population of New Baltimore, Virginia is 11,743 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Baltimore: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $598,700, median household income $167,727, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Baltimore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
