Living in New Albany, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Albany · Census data 2020–2024

New Albany has 358 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $77,273 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median rent is $939/month.

New Albany is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

New Albany at a glance

Population
358
Median age
27.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$77,273State: $77,971
Median rent
$939/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
58%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
Average commute
23 min

Is New Albany a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in New Albany

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Albany the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,214 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Albany$939
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

New Albany median household income

The median household income in New Albany is $77,273 and the income per person is $44,330. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

New Albany$77,273
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in New Albany: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
133
Owner-occupied
58%
Renter-occupied
42%
Vacant
15.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.20

New Albany demographics

Population
358
Median age
27.8
Under 18
30.4%
65 and older
8.1%
Households
112
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Albany ›

Education in New Albany

5.2% of adults 25 and older in New Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

New Albany5.2%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in New Albany

Unemployment rate
4.9%State: 5.3%
Average commute
23 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
89.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7.1%
Homes with broadband
83%

New Albany vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
New Albany358$77,273—$939
Albany983$68,264$205,300$1,098
Dushore459$51,875$127,100$682
Terry760$57,200$244,800$860
Overton253$58,750$200,000—
Cherry1,558$84,792$180,200$792
Monroe621$53,947$174,000$854
Asylum911$73,382$196,900$1,102
Franklin763$57,778$147,100$1,083

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Living in New Albany: FAQ

What is the median household income in New Albany, PA?

The median household income in New Albany is $77,273, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in New Albany?

The median gross rent in New Albany is $939 per month, about 20.4% of household income.

Is New Albany, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.

What is the median age in New Albany?

The median age in New Albany is 27.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in New Albany?

The average commute to work in New Albany is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in New Albany?

The unemployment rate in New Albany is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is New Albany?

5.2% of adults in New Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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