The Town FilesNew Middletown, Ohio
Village in Mahoning County · population 1,507 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,300
- Household income
- $50,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 50.5
New Middletown is a village of 1,507 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $173,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns, quieter than 70% of Ohio towns.
How New Middletown 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 Middletown is worth $173,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $50,375, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $715 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Middletown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $715 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,375 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Middletown
| People | New Middletown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Middletown
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Middletown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 2001 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in New Middletown itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in New Middletown
3 public schools with 895 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | K-4 | 376 | 20.9 |
| Springfield Intermediate Middle School | 5-8 | 271 | 14.3 |
| Springfield High School | 9-12 | 248 | 11.8 |
Towns near New Middletown
- Bessemer, PA3.7 mi · 1,076 people · home $122,700
- New Springfield, OH4.0 mi · 579 people · home $114,100
- Poland, OH5.0 mi · 2,463 people · home $199,700
- Lowellville, OH5.0 mi · 996 people · home $85,600
- Woodworth, OH5.2 mi · 1,784 people · home $146,300
- North Lima, OH5.7 mi · 1,369 people · home $347,100
- North Beaver, PA5.9 mi · 3,962 people · home $174,500
- Struthers, OH6.2 mi · 10,063 people · home $100,100
New Middletown questions
Is New Middletown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Middletown scores better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns and quieter than 70%. 31.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in New Middletown?
The median owner-occupied home in New Middletown is valued at $173,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,375, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $715 a month.
What is the weather like in New Middletown?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 34.7 inches of snow.
Does New Middletown get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Middletown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 2001. 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)