Living in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Jerusalem · Census data 2020–2024
New Jerusalem has 645 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $102,214 (31% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $294,700.
New Jerusalem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Jerusalem at a glance
- Population
- 645
- Median age
- 53.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,214State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $294,700State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is New Jerusalem a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Jerusalem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Jerusalem the median home value is $294,700, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
New Jerusalem median household income
The median household income in New Jerusalem is $102,214 and the income per person is $55,038. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Jerusalem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.62
New Jerusalem demographics
- Population
- 645
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Jerusalem ›
Education in New Jerusalem
26.1% of adults 25 and older in New Jerusalem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Jerusalem
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
New Jerusalem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jerusalem | 645 | $102,214 | $294,700 | — |
| Rockland | 3,662 | $110,000 | $321,800 | — |
| Lyons | 466 | $55,347 | $179,800 | $975 |
| Bowers | 103 | $72,656 | $245,800 | — |
| Fleetwood | 4,064 | $93,276 | $220,200 | $1,500 |
| Ruscombmanor | 4,015 | $103,125 | $346,200 | $880 |
| Walnuttown | 426 | $54,324 | — | $982 |
| Pike | 1,568 | $105,729 | $365,400 | $1,161 |
| Kutztown University | 4,182 | $18,676 | — | $881 |
More for people moving to New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in New Jerusalem: FAQ
What is the median household income in New Jerusalem, PA?
The median household income in New Jerusalem is $102,214, 31% 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 Jerusalem?
The median home value in New Jerusalem is $294,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is New Jerusalem, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in New Jerusalem?
The median age in New Jerusalem is 53.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Jerusalem?
The average commute to work in New Jerusalem is 40 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Jerusalem?
The unemployment rate in New Jerusalem is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Jerusalem?
26.1% of adults in New Jerusalem 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.
Last updated: