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About
Life in New Albany
New Albany is a community of 10,524 people in Ohio. The median household income is $238,250, median rent runs about $2,355 per month, and median home values are around $772,100. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
New Albany at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Foreign-Born
10.8%
Broadband Internet
99.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in New Albany: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Albany, the largest foreign-born group is from India (21.9%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.8%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
53.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.8%
of households
Married Couples
81.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 128% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in New Albany
In New Albany, rent runs 128% above the OH average, and home values are 259% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
88.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $628,452 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in New Albany and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Franklin County, which includes New Albany, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
New Albany: Franklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Franklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Albany is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Albany Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute22.1 min avg
How New Albany residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Albany, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 150 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Albany runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
170.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,660.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Albany Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes New Albany, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
New Albany is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes New Albany, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
New Albany is less than 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Albany has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.62" |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.85" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.67" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.14" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.13" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Albany
New Albany has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Carmel East & West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel St Ann's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Westerville
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Psychiatric · 11.7 mi away · Columbus
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.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Albany
New Albany's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 79.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
79.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Albany (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Albany
New Albany has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Albany
New Albany Branch
200 Market St, New Albany
Cities Near New Albany
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Albany FAQ
Is New Albany, Ohio affordable?⌄
New Albany's median rent is $2,355/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $238,250/year. Median home value is $772,100.
Is New Albany, Ohio safe?⌄
New Albany's violent crime rate was 170 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 1661 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Albany, Ohio?⌄
Franklin County, which includes New Albany, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Albany, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in New Albany is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,355/month and median household income is $238,250/year. The median home value is $772,100. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Albany, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in New Albany is 22 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