Living in New Columbus, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Columbus · Census data 2020–2024
New Columbus has 305 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $38,403 (51% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $186,000, the median rent is $1,375/month.
New Columbus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Columbus at a glance
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 50.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $38,403State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $186,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is New Columbus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Columbus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Columbus the median home value is $186,000, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
New Columbus median household income
The median household income in New Columbus is $38,403 and the income per person is $28,751. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Columbus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.52
New Columbus demographics
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Columbus ›
Education in New Columbus
11.5% of adults 25 and older in New Columbus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Columbus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.4%
New Columbus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Columbus | 305 | $38,403 | $186,000 | $1,375 |
| Huntington | 2,055 | $62,212 | $217,000 | $1,130 |
| Fishing Creek | 1,361 | $81,932 | $263,100 | $469 |
| Stillwater | 169 | $85,000 | $186,100 | $1,250 |
| Benton | 485 | $34,500 | $168,400 | $956 |
| Salem | 4,047 | $78,560 | $200,600 | $1,040 |
| Foundryville | 360 | $158,008 | $123,400 | — |
| Shickshinny | 638 | $42,500 | $84,800 | $817 |
| Union | 2,033 | $92,991 | $221,400 | $575 |
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What is the median household income in New Columbus, PA?
The median household income in New Columbus is $38,403, 51% lower 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 Columbus?
The median home value in New Columbus is $186,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Columbus?
The median gross rent in New Columbus is $1,375 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is New Columbus, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in New Columbus?
The median age in New Columbus is 50.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Columbus?
The average commute to work in New Columbus is 39 minutes; 31.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Columbus?
The unemployment rate in New Columbus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Columbus?
11.5% of adults in New Columbus 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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