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New Albany, Ohio

New Albany, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 13 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Columbus metropolitan area. New Albany contains a population of approximately 3,711.

The People and Families of New Albany

In New Albany, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in New Albany, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in New Albany.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Albany had a median family income of $119,171. The typical family in New Albany is better off than most in Ohio. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in New Albany. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in New Albany. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Albany favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $120,155. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

New Albany Housing

New Albany has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In New Albany, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the village do a lot of driving.

High Points

New Albany strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNew Albany Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNew Albany Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew Albany People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew Albany Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew Albany College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNew Albany Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of New Albany, OH

Comparing New Albany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime67

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