Cost of Living in New Carlisle, OH

Population 5,552 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

47
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

New Carlisle sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 13.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

New Carlisle sits roughly 14 miles northeast of Dayton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in New Carlisle

The median home value in New Carlisle is $111,900 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $820/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,483/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 44.5°F, with about 25" of annual snowfall. Overall, New Carlisle has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$111,900
63% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$243,709
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$820/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 66.1%
Renter-occupied 33.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$820
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,434/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
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.6%
Carpooled
17.1%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
6.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$61,483
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,275
Unemployment Rate
13.2%
175% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.3%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 32
Female median age 34.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374152657483868579665342
Low °F 222533435463666457463527
Precip" 3.082.353.504.464.514.143.952.963.312.953.073.05
Snow" 8.36.63.90.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
196
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,810
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Carlisle, OH?

New Carlisle has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Carlisle, OH?

The median gross rent in New Carlisle is $820 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Carlisle?

The median home value in New Carlisle is $111,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Carlisle?

The median household income in New Carlisle is $61,483 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Carlisle, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in New Carlisle is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is New Carlisle, OH affordable?

Yes, New Carlisle is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Carlisle?

New Carlisle has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Average annual snowfall is 25". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Carlisle at a Glance

Population
5,552
Median Income
$61,483
Home Value
$111,900
Median Rent
$820/mo
Unemployment
13.2%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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