Living in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Alexandria · Census data 2020–2024
New Alexandria has 448 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $184,600, the median rent is $753/month.
New Alexandria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Alexandria at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 57.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $184,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is New Alexandria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Alexandria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Alexandria the median home value is $184,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,415 a month in housing costs.
New Alexandria median household income
The median household income in New Alexandria is $76,250 and the income per person is $51,993. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Alexandria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 237
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.04
New Alexandria demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Alexandria ›
Education in New Alexandria
30.8% of adults 25 and older in New Alexandria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Alexandria
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
New Alexandria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Alexandria | 448 | $76,250 | $184,600 | $753 |
| Loyalhanna | 1,651 | $76,389 | $164,400 | $838 |
| Salem | 6,035 | $80,293 | $178,800 | $863 |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | $145,100 | $750 |
| Bradenville | 495 | $56,932 | $142,000 | $1,000 |
| Loyalhanna | 3,349 | $67,841 | $174,200 | $798 |
| Saltsburg | 738 | $63,750 | $174,000 | $829 |
| Slickville | 147 | $52,069 | $105,300 | — |
| Lawson Heights | 2,213 | $64,929 | $175,200 | $909 |
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What is the median household income in New Alexandria, PA?
The median household income in New Alexandria is $76,250, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Alexandria?
The median home value in New Alexandria is $184,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Alexandria?
The median gross rent in New Alexandria is $753 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is New Alexandria, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in New Alexandria?
The median age in New Alexandria is 57.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Alexandria?
The average commute to work in New Alexandria is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Alexandria?
The unemployment rate in New Alexandria is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Alexandria?
30.8% of adults in New Alexandria 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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