salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,440 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 34 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in New Philadelphia?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in New Philadelphia
| Size | New Philadelphia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $718 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,093 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,083 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is New Philadelphia overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for New Philadelphia, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in New Philadelphia
Life in New Philadelphia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Philadelphia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $240 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $169,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Philadelphia, OH?
Renting in New Philadelphia costs a median of about $936 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in New Philadelphia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,440 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is New Philadelphia cheap or expensive?
New Philadelphia is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $63,143. It ranks 34th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in New Philadelphia?
The median homeowner in New Philadelphia pays $1,828 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is New Philadelphia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in New Philadelphia?
The median home value in New Philadelphia is $169,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,520 people live in New Philadelphia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.