Cost of Living in Newburgh, IN

Population 3,370 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Newburgh can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $216,000 against $72,431 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Newburgh sits roughly 8 miles east of Evansville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 68% higher than Evansville's $129,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 67

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Newburgh

The median home value in Newburgh is $216,300 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $885/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,431/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Indiana's top state income tax rate is 3.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. Overall, Newburgh has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,300
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$312,231
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$885/mo
33% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,393/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$783
2 BR
$985
3 BR
$1,286
4 BR
$1,456
Owner-occupied 77.5%
Renter-occupied 22.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$885
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,499/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.2 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.4%
Carpooled
1.3%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
11.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.0%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,431
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$52,180
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.7%
Graduate degree 14.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.2
Male median age 50.2
Female median age 53.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
85.2%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
365
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Newburgh, IN?

Newburgh has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Newburgh, IN?

The median gross rent in Newburgh is $885 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Newburgh?

The median home value in Newburgh is $216,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Newburgh?

The median household income in Newburgh is $72,431 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Newburgh, IN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Newburgh is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.

Is Newburgh, IN affordable?

Yes, Newburgh is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

Newburgh at a Glance

Population
3,370
Median Income
$72,431
Home Value
$216,300
Median Rent
$885/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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