The Town FilesNew Paris, Indiana
Community in Elkhart County · population 1,587 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,700
- Household income
- $74,663
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 32.0
New Paris is a community of 1,587 people in Elkhart County, Indiana. The median home is worth $223,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 98% of Indiana towns, better transit than 93% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 88% of Indiana towns.
How New Paris ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Paris is worth $223,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $74,663, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,061 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Paris | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,061 | $888 |
| Median household income | $74,663 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Paris
| People | New Paris | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Paris
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Paris since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 303 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 20, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 16, 1965.
Severe weather in Elkhart County since 1996
Elkhart County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Elkhart County
Elkhart County had 127,100 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,117 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in New Paris itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in New Paris
1 public school with 470 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paris Elementary School | K-6 | 470 | 16.8 |
Towns near New Paris
- Goshen, IN5.0 mi · 34,517 people · home $184,900
- Milford, IN5.9 mi · 1,614 people · home $159,700
- Syracuse, IN6.8 mi · 3,079 people · home $199,400
- Millersburg, IN6.9 mi · 957 people · home $186,400
- Nappanee, IN9.7 mi · 6,949 people · home $238,600
- Wakarusa, IN9.9 mi · 1,998 people · home $207,200
- Dunlap, IN10.5 mi · 6,442 people · home $222,200
- Leesburg, IN11.9 mi · 555 people · home $172,300
New Paris questions
Is New Paris, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Paris scores better for retirees than 68% of Indiana towns and quieter than 70%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in New Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in New Paris is valued at $223,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,663, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,061 a month.
What is the weather like in New Paris?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 45.2 inches of snow.
Does New Paris get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)