Living in New Berlin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
New Berlin has 781 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $89,286 (15% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $204,600, the median rent is $1,047/month.
New Berlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,286State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $204,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is New Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Berlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Berlin the median home value is $204,600, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
New Berlin median household income
The median household income in New Berlin is $89,286 and the income per person is $36,293. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.47
New Berlin demographics
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Berlin ›
Education in New Berlin
22.1% of adults 25 and older in New Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
New Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | 781 | $89,286 | $204,600 | $1,047 |
| Jackson | 1,593 | $72,171 | $285,000 | $1,051 |
| Limestone | 1,894 | $88,281 | $294,200 | $1,192 |
| Vicksburg | 289 | $37,961 | — | $657 |
| Penns Creek | 823 | $54,142 | $167,500 | $1,100 |
| Middlecreek | 1,989 | $62,344 | $240,300 | $1,083 |
| Mifflinburg | 3,473 | $67,391 | $209,500 | $922 |
| East Buffalo | 7,464 | $139,708 | $350,500 | $1,457 |
| Kratzerville | 319 | $76,750 | $233,000 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in New Berlin, PA?
The median household income in New Berlin is $89,286, 15% higher than 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 Berlin?
The median home value in New Berlin is $204,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Berlin?
The median gross rent in New Berlin is $1,047 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is New Berlin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in New Berlin?
The median age in New Berlin is 43.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Berlin?
The average commute to work in New Berlin is 21 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Berlin?
The unemployment rate in New Berlin is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Berlin?
22.1% of adults in New Berlin 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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