Best Places to Live in New Sharon, Iowa

Living in New Sharon, IA is a peaceful and quaint experience. Located in Mahaska County, the town is home to just over 1,000 people, making it a close-knit community that provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The town has an array of amenities including locally owned restaurants and shops offering unique gifts and items. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy such as camping at nearby Lake Red Rock, fishing in Sny Magill Creek or hiking around Shimek State Forest. Residents appreciate its small-town charm while still being connected to larger cities like Des Moines as they are just 30 minutes away. Whether looking for a quiet escape or wanting to explore nature on the weekends, New Sharon is a great place to call home.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in New Sharon is 3.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. New Sharon jobs have increased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, New Sharon's cost of living is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare New Sharon's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in New Sharon, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Mahaska county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 72.8% to 25.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

New Sharon's population is 1,159 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 4.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in New Sharon is Real Estate: $170,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.5%.

SCHOOLS

New Sharon public schools spend $10,328 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.9 students per teacher in New Sharon. More Education

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Housing Market in New Sharon

It's a good time to buy in New Sharon. Home Appreciation is up 13.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in New Sharon is $170,400.

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