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New Ross, IN

New Ross, IN.

Population: 1,356 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New Ross, IN is $252,553 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 69 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,553

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,553
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$252,553
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$212,500
Median list price
$244,900
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-30.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
1-year forecast
+3.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Walnut Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
24.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Ropkey Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Purdue University Airport (LAF) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
58.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,343
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,472
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New RossState medianUS median
Median home value$252,553$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$212,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,343$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in New Ross, IN?
$252,553.
What is the median sale price in New Ross, IN?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in New Ross, IN?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in New Ross, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,210/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Ross, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in New Ross, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Ross, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Ross, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Ross, IN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in New Ross, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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