Newburg is a small town of 237 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $49,219
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Newburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newburg 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: 92.3
Newburg's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newburg, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$47,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,219
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newburg's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.0 /100k
Property Crime
233.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Newburg, WV
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newburg sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Newburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $47,900 and median rent is $713/month.
Newburg's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 233.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Newburg, WV has a population of 237, a median household income of $49,219, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Newburg averages 38.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches
with about 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newburg, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26410.
The population of Newburg, West Virginia is 237 with a median age of 55.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $47,900, median household income $49,219, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.