Living in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Cumberland · Census data 2020–2024
New Cumberland has 7,580 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $82,154 (5% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $244,500, the median rent is $980/month.
New Cumberland at a glance
- Population
- 7,580
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,154State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $244,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is New Cumberland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Cumberland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Cumberland the median home value is $244,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,654 a month in housing costs.
New Cumberland median household income
The median household income in New Cumberland is $82,154 and the income per person is $45,000. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Cumberland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,536
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.22
New Cumberland demographics
- Population
- 7,580
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 3,411
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Cumberland ›
Education in New Cumberland
37.1% of adults 25 and older in New Cumberland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Cumberland
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
New Cumberland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland | 7,580 | $82,154 | $244,500 | $980 |
| New Market | 718 | $34,500 | $157,900 | $858 |
| Lemoyne | 4,742 | $62,086 | $241,300 | $993 |
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | $115,761 | $316,300 | $1,287 |
| Wormleysburg | 3,077 | $88,250 | $223,400 | $1,426 |
| Steelton | 6,296 | $58,194 | $134,800 | $1,289 |
| Enhaut | 1,197 | $73,836 | $155,900 | — |
| Lower Allen | 20,577 | $91,678 | $260,400 | $1,511 |
| Bressler | 2,060 | $76,181 | $173,400 | $1,343 |
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What is the median household income in New Cumberland, PA?
The median household income in New Cumberland is $82,154, 5% 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 Cumberland?
The median home value in New Cumberland is $244,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Cumberland?
The median gross rent in New Cumberland is $980 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is New Cumberland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in New Cumberland?
The median age in New Cumberland is 40.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Cumberland?
The average commute to work in New Cumberland is 18 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Cumberland?
The unemployment rate in New Cumberland is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Cumberland?
37.1% of adults in New Cumberland 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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