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New Albany, Indiana

Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
  • top 5% for airport distance
  • top 12% for walkability
  • bottom 6% for property crime

New Albany is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 38,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.

Official websitecityofnewalbany.com (opens in new tab)

Climate

Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow

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Precipitation 4.7 in3.7 in
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Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 54% of US places
Home Value$161k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$927better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 65% of US places
Income Tax3.95%better than 71% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 0.75%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.58%better than 70% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 41% of US places

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)35°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.0 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.3 inbetter than 69% of US places
Sunny Days176 daysbetter than 8% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 32% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk72.9better than 39% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality45.9better than 27% of US places
Violent Crime1320/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime3118/100kbetter than 6% of US places

Community

Population37,59896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.9%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time21 minbetter than 83% of US places
Walkability10.7/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance11 mibetter than 95% of US places

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access80.4%better than 31% of US places
Amenities Nearby40.69better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US places

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Albany an affordable place to live?
New Albany is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in New Albany?
The median home value in New Albany is $161k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in New Albany?
Median household income in New Albany is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in New Albany?
Median gross rent in New Albany is $927 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is New Albany safe?
New Albany is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1320/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 3118/100k.
What is the weather like in New Albany?
New Albany averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 48.0 in of annual precipitation and about 176 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in New Albany?
Public-school quality in New Albany is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in New Albany?
The average one-way commute in New Albany is 21 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)