Cost of Living in New Philadelphia, OH

Population 17,563 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives New Philadelphia a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $165,000.

Located 40 miles south of Akron, New Philadelphia falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 48% higher than Akron's $111,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 66

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

About the Cost of Living in New Philadelphia

The median home value in New Philadelphia is $164,600 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $866/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,932/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below 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 61.9°F and lows of 41.6°F. Overall, New Philadelphia has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$164,600
46% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$200,276
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$866/mo
34% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
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 61.3%
Renter-occupied 38.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$866
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,480/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
20.9 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.9%
Carpooled
2.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
7.1%

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
$60,932
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,848
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
23% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.9
Male median age 41
Female median age 43.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.9°F
Avg Low
41.6°F
Annual Precip
38.7"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374050637380848276655241
Low °F 212330405059636053423326
Precip" 2.622.273.053.783.774.233.743.652.973.162.702.73

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
3,119
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

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

New Philadelphia has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Philadelphia, OH?

The median gross rent in New Philadelphia is $866 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Philadelphia?

The median home value in New Philadelphia is $164,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Philadelphia?

The median household income in New Philadelphia is $60,932 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Philadelphia, OH?

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

Is New Philadelphia, OH affordable?

Yes, New Philadelphia is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Philadelphia?

New Philadelphia has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 41.6°F. Annual precipitation is 38.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Philadelphia at a Glance

Population
17,563
Median Income
$60,932
Home Value
$164,600
Median Rent
$866/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
61.9°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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