South Newbury Union Chapel · National Register of Historic Places
Newbury Township’s story
203 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 maps from 1905 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1823Newbury Township is settled
Newbury TownshipOH
A town of 5,276, settled in 1823. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,276
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$347K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
50.2
years
Jobs based here
2,206
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#59 of 987 in OH
Why does Newbury Township grade so well?
Because it does well by almost any measure. Newbury Township earns an A, 59th among Ohio's 987 graded towns. Its schools outperform 98% of the state's, the median household earns $101K, and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest mark, a B−, is in cost of living. 14% of the land in Newbury Township is conserved, against 3.7% in Ohio’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 84% of U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Punderson State Park, 709 acres with 9.2 miles of trail.
What makes Newbury Township stand out
Where Newbury Township beats most towns.
1 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St. Helen Catholic Elementary School | PK–8 | 163 |
SchoolsA+
#6 of the 993 Ohio towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Newbury Township5.8
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA−
50% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
How Newbury Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Newbury Township is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 6.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthUh Regional Hospitals 4.2 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $347K, 4.9 years of the Cleveland metro’s $71K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →History1 place on the National Register; 1 notable person born hereB+Open →Civic life5.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 69 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 55 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Newbury Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
25 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
17 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
24 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
10 mi Theme parkSeaWorld OhioSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newbury Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newbury Township, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Illuminating Company16.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKimberly Estates water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newbury Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGeauga County Board of ElectionsGeauga County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44065, 44021, 44072, 4402444065 77% · 44021 9% · 44072 8% · 44024 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newbury Township.
Newbury Township has schools in the top 5% of Ohio, gets more snow than nearly all U.S. towns and trades workers with Cleveland and other neighbors.
SchoolsA+
Newbury Township earns an A+ for schools
Its A+ ranks #6 of the 993 Ohio towns we grade for schools.
Its one school is below.
98%of OH districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helen Catholic Elementary School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 163 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Newbury Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Newbury Township since 2017.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2017
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
#323for trails in OH
14%
conserved · 2,553 of 18,191 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Punderson State Park | 9.2 mi | 709 |
| 2. The West Woods | 1 mi | 153 |
| 3. Burton Wetlands | — | 43 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
A larger share of households own their home in Newbury Township than in most of Ohio or the rest of the country
97% of households own their home in Newbury Township, where Ohio’s towns sit at 77% and U.S. towns at 73%. Typical home values rose 5.6% in the year to September 2026. Newbury Township’s median rent is $839 a month.
$347KZillow home value
| Newbury Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 97% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $839 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Newbury Township$347K
Ohio$246K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB+
Residents of Newbury Township are healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Ohio is tooth loss: 8.8% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 15.3% statewide.
Newbury Township beats the Ohio average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 15% of Newbury Township adults report frequent mental distress.
72%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Newbury Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Newbury Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.8% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Uh Regional Hospitals
4.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
81st
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Newbury Township stands out in Ohio and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
The Chardon weather station, 9 miles away, records that 114 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 98% of U.S. towns.
The July high in Newbury Township is 81°F. Newbury Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
114″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring37–58°
Summer58–79°
Fall42–61°
Oct 18
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in ten working residents works right in Newbury Township
Newbury Township has about as many jobs (2,206) as working residents, but only 240 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Newbury Township for work: only 10% work in town. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Newbury Township. Since 2013, Newbury Township has added 275 jobs, to 2,206 in 2023.
10%work in town
| Newbury Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Newbury Township10%
Cleveland15%
Solon4%
Mentor3%
Beachwood3%
15 mi
median commute distance
2,206
jobs based in Newbury Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 16% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer children than Ohio overall
Children under 18 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
50.2median age · OH 39.7
| Newbury Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 16% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 24% | 29% |
Newbury TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school33%
Some college22%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Newbury Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.5% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newbury Township
19pages on Newbury Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Newbury Township
Kent State University at GeaugaCommunity college · Public · Burton4.9 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionHiram CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hiram10.9 mi$27,600 tuitionLakeland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kirtland14.4 mi$3,872 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Newbury Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Newbury Township
Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.
Newbury Center is an unincorporated community in Geauga County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. As the name suggests, it is located in the center of Newbury Township. Newbury Center is part of Greater Cleveland and the larger Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
- ZIP code
- 44065
Newbury Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Newbury Township.
At #59 in OH, it grades higher overall than all 5 graded towns on its borders; South Russell (A) comes closest.
Burton TownshipAuburn TownshipMunson TownshipRussell TownshipSouth RussellNewbury Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Township | #59 | A | B− | — | A+ | B+ |
| Burton Township | #240 | A− | B | — | B+ | B− |
| Auburn Township | #221 | A− | D | — | A | A |
| Munson Township | #233 | A− | C | — | A | B+ |
| Russell Township | #213 | A− | D | — | A+ | A− |
| South Russell | #62 | A | C− | — | A+ | A |
Newbury Township, Burton Township, Auburn Township, Munson Township, Russell Township and South Russell report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Newbury Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Newbury Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newbury Township, OH a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Newbury Township grades A overall, better than 95% of U.S. towns and #59 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B+ for health and A+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Newbury Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.