The Town FilesNew Haven, Ohio
Community in Hamilton County · population 572 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $9,999
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 57.6
New Haven is a community of 572 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $9,999, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 82% of Ohio towns.
How New Haven 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 Haven is worth $9,999, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Haven | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $9,999 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | — | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Haven
| People | New Haven | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Haven
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 253 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 1, 2017.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in New Haven itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near New Haven
- Harrison, OH2.7 mi · 12,563 people · home $229,400
- Blue Jay, OH2.9 mi · 1,427 people · home $242,500
- New Baltimore, OH4.4 mi · 1,596 people · home $350,900
- Miamitown, OH4.9 mi · 1,256 people · home $27,500
- Taylor Creek, OH5.1 mi · 4,056 people · home $334,000
- Ross, OH5.2 mi · 3,478 people · home $243,000
- Dry Ridge, OH5.8 mi · 2,698 people · home $265,900
- Dunlap, OH5.9 mi · 1,658 people · home $351,200
New Haven questions
Is New Haven, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Haven scores better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns and quieter than 47%. 39.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.6).
How much does a house cost in New Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in New Haven is valued at $9,999 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New Haven?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does New Haven get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)