Living in New Britain, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Britain · Census data 2020–2024
New Britain has 2,821 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $125,227 (61% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $407,000, the median rent is $2,145/month.
New Britain at a glance
- Population
- 2,821
- Median age
- 22.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $125,227State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $407,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,145/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is New Britain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Britain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Britain the median home value is $407,000, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,145 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,152 a month in housing costs.
New Britain median household income
The median household income in New Britain is $125,227 and the income per person is $38,471. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Britain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.69
New Britain demographics
- Population
- 2,821
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 716
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Britain ›
Education in New Britain
48.4% of adults 25 and older in New Britain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Britain
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
New Britain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain | 2,821 | $125,227 | $407,000 | $2,145 |
| Chalfont | 4,346 | $124,485 | $445,900 | $1,913 |
| Doylestown | 8,341 | $99,322 | $527,700 | $1,791 |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 4,571 | $111,875 | $396,100 | $1,852 |
| Warrington | 25,972 | $133,179 | $553,100 | $1,761 |
| Montgomeryville | 13,388 | $131,345 | $471,000 | $1,993 |
| Montgomery | 26,076 | $134,074 | $473,400 | $2,076 |
| Hilltown | 16,749 | $133,690 | $444,600 | $1,926 |
| Dublin | 2,164 | $87,813 | $395,800 | $1,440 |
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New Britain ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in New Britain: FAQ
What is the median household income in New Britain, PA?
The median household income in New Britain is $125,227, 61% 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 Britain?
The median home value in New Britain is $407,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Britain?
The median gross rent in New Britain is $2,145 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is New Britain, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Britain?
The median age in New Britain is 22.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Britain?
The average commute to work in New Britain is 23 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Britain?
The unemployment rate in New Britain is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Britain?
48.4% of adults in New Britain 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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