The Town FilesNew Philadelphia, Ohio
City in Tuscarawas County · population 17,677 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,500
- Household income
- $58,547
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 43.2
New Philadelphia is a city of 17,677 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $169,500, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 89% of Ohio towns, hipper than 85% of Ohio towns.
How New Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is worth $169,500, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $58,547, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $897 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Philadelphia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $897 | $914 |
| Median household income | $58,547 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in New Philadelphia
| People | New Philadelphia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Philadelphia
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Philadelphia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 12, 2003 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Tuscarawas County since 1996
Tuscarawas County has been included in 13 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 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County had 37,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,893 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in New Philadelphia itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in New Philadelphia
10 public schools with 3,681 students, about 23.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Career Center | 11-12 | 816 | — |
| New Philadelphia High School | 9-12 | 741 | 15.4 |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | 6-8 | 656 | 18.2 |
| South Elementary School | 2-3 | 413 | 18.8 |
| Central Elementary School | 5-5 | 246 | 17.6 |
| East Elementary School | PK-1 | 232 | 21.1 |
| York Elementary School | K-1 | 231 | 23.1 |
| West Elementary School | 4-4 | 201 | 22.3 |
| New Philadelphia Preschool Center at the Quaker Dome | PK-PK | 113 | 22.6 |
| West Elementary Pre School | PK-PK | 32 | 32.0 |
Towns near New Philadelphia
- Dover, OH3.7 mi · 13,112 people · home $193,700
- Uhrichsville, OH7.4 mi · 5,272 people · home $117,400
- Dennison, OH8.5 mi · 2,709 people · home $102,700
- Strasburg, OH9.2 mi · 2,735 people · home $201,700
- Wilkshire Hills, OH10.6 mi · 2,940 people · home $258,900
- Newcomerstown, OH16.7 mi · 3,702 people · home $95,300
- Richville, OH18.4 mi · 3,209 people · home $172,500
- Carrollton, OH19.4 mi · 3,087 people · home $138,000
New Philadelphia questions
Is New Philadelphia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Philadelphia scores better for retirees than 71% of Ohio towns and quieter than 30%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in New Philadelphia?
The median owner-occupied home in New Philadelphia is valued at $169,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,547, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $897 a month.
What is the weather like in New Philadelphia?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Does New Philadelphia get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Philadelphia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 12, 2003. 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)