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Living in
New Philadelphia.
About
Life in New Philadelphia
If you're thinking about moving here, know that you're considering a small but genuinely stable county seat about 70 miles south of Cleveland that actually delivers on affordability without feeling like you're sacrificing much. The median home price sits around $169,500 with median rent at $897 a month—costs that won't drain your finances—while the job market stays reasonably steady with unemployment at 4.5%. The Tuscarawas River runs through town, and you've got real access to outdoor stuff like Tuscora Park with its vintage carousel and recreational facilities, plus larger destinations like Cuyahoga Valley National Park are less than an hour away if you're willing to drive.
New Philadelphia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in New Philadelphia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Philadelphia, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (43.1%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.09
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 13% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in New Philadelphia
In New Philadelphia, rent runs 13% below the OH average, and home values are 21% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,828
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $212,214 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in New Philadelphia
Unemployment in Tuscarawas County, which includes New Philadelphia, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
New Philadelphia: Tuscarawas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tuscarawas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What New Philadelphia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.7 min avg
How New Philadelphia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Philadelphia, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Philadelphia runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,144.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Philadelphia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tuscarawas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tuscarawas County, which includes New Philadelphia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $57,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Drought | $31,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $192,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $342,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $233,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,500 |
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
Tuscarawas County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stark County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from New Philadelphia) is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Stark County, OH (23 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Philadelphia has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
20.1"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
145
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.46" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.26" |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.21" |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.87" |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.22" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.80" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Philadelphia
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Philadelphia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Union Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Dover
Twin City Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Dennison
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.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in New Philadelphia
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Public · 2-year · 1,654 students · in-state tuition $7,716 · 37% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (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: First Ladies National Historic Site, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
54 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Philadelphia
Tuscarawas County Public Library
121 Fair Avenue Nw, New Philadelphia
Cities Near New Philadelphia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Philadelphia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Philadelphia FAQ
Is New Philadelphia, Ohio affordable?⌄
New Philadelphia's median rent is $897/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,547/year. Median home value is $169,500.
Is New Philadelphia, Ohio safe?⌄
New Philadelphia's violent crime rate was 168 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 1144 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Philadelphia, Ohio?⌄
Tuscarawas County, which includes New Philadelphia, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Philadelphia, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in New Philadelphia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $897/month and median household income is $58,547/year. The median home value is $169,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Philadelphia, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in New Philadelphia is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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