The Town FilesNew California, Ohio
Community in Union County · population 2,225 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $464,500
- Household income
- $161,908
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 43.2
New California is a community of 2,225 people in Union County, Ohio. The median home is worth $464,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 98% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Ohio towns.
How New California ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New California is worth $464,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $161,908, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New California | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $161,908 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in New California
| People | New California | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0% | — |
| Work from home | 26.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in New California
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New California since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 14, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 34,660 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,039 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in New California itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near New California
- Plain City, OH3.5 mi · 4,065 people · home $368,500
- Dublin, OH5.3 mi · 49,328 people · home $563,500
- Shawnee Hills, OH5.4 mi · 835 people · home $460,500
- Marysville, OH7.6 mi · 25,571 people · home $300,800
- Powell, OH8.3 mi · 14,163 people · home $561,500
- Ostrander, OH8.6 mi · 1,094 people · home $485,600
- Hilliard, OH8.8 mi · 37,114 people · home $385,100
- Milford Center, OH10.9 mi · 807 people · home $197,100
New California questions
Is New California, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New California scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 62%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in New California?
The median owner-occupied home in New California is valued at $464,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $161,908, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New California?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does New California get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New California since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 14, 2024. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)