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New Boston, OH

New Boston, OH.

Population: 26,909 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Boston, OH is $104,675 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 64 days on market. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$104,675

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$104,675
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$104,675
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$154,900
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-23.8%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+4.4%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$698/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,003/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sciotoville Community School, New Boston Local, Clay Local
Schools include
Sciotoville Community School, Glenwood High School, Oak Intermediate Elementary School, Stanton Primary Elementary School, Clay High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
91
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
E.H. Schilling Landfill (16.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Highest AQI recorded (year)
238

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,408
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,203

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER, KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER OHIO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+13 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
72.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,046
Average weekly wage
$959
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New BostonState medianUS median
Typical home value$104,675$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$160,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market64 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,207$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Boston, OH?
$104,675.
What is the median sale price in New Boston, OH?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New Boston, OH?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in New Boston, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,003/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Boston, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is New Boston, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within New Boston, OH. 91 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Boston, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Boston, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Boston, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Boston, OH?
10 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Boston, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Boston, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Boston, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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