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Living in
New Baltimore.
About
Life in New Baltimore
New Baltimore is a community of 12,060 people in Michigan. The median household income is $106,033, median rent runs about $1,039 per month, and median home values are around $323,200. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
New Baltimore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in New Baltimore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Baltimore, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (14.0%), and 0.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in New Baltimore
In New Baltimore, rent runs 8% below the MI average, and home values are 40% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,310
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $358,759 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in New Baltimore and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Macomb County, which includes New Baltimore, is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
New Baltimore: Macomb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Macomb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Baltimore is about 1% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Baltimore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute30.7 min avg
How New Baltimore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Baltimore, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Baltimore runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
24.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
173
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Baltimore Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Macomb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Macomb County, which includes New Baltimore, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.1M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $753,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Macomb County, county-wide
New Baltimore is about 1% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Macomb County, which includes New Baltimore, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Macomb County, county-wide
New Baltimore is about 1% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Baltimore has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.7"
Annual Snowfall
32.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.59" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.60" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Baltimore
New Baltimore has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
Harbor Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mclaren Macomb
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Mount Clemens
Ascension River District Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 15 mi away · East China
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Baltimore
New Baltimore's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Baltimore
New Baltimore has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
62 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
71 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Baltimore
Macdonald Public Library
36480 Main Street, New Baltimore
Cities Near New Baltimore
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Baltimore?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Baltimore FAQ
Is New Baltimore, Michigan affordable?⌄
New Baltimore's median rent is $1,039/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $106,033/year. Median home value is $323,200.
Is New Baltimore, Michigan safe?⌄
New Baltimore's violent crime rate was 25 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 173 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Baltimore, Michigan?⌄
Macomb County, which includes New Baltimore, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Baltimore, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in New Baltimore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,039/month and median household income is $106,033/year. The median home value is $323,200. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Baltimore, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in New Baltimore is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from