Living in New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Kensington · Census data 2020–2024
New Kensington has 12,011 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $49,063 (37% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $142,000, the median rent is $751/month.
New Kensington at a glance
- Population
- 12,011
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $49,063State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $142,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $751/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is New Kensington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Kensington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Kensington the median home value is $142,000, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $751 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
New Kensington median household income
The median household income in New Kensington is $49,063 and the income per person is $34,221. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Kensington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,066
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.93
New Kensington demographics
- Population
- 12,011
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 6,220
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Kensington ›
Education in New Kensington
22.5% of adults 25 and older in New Kensington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Kensington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
New Kensington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kensington | 12,011 | $49,063 | $142,000 | $751 |
| Arnold | 4,704 | $45,417 | $86,400 | $846 |
| Lower Burrell | 11,633 | $84,602 | $198,600 | $911 |
| East Deer | 1,389 | $65,625 | $106,900 | $840 |
| Tarentum | 4,249 | $45,167 | $84,300 | $803 |
| Brackenridge | 3,167 | $50,197 | $94,800 | $778 |
| Springdale | 3,319 | $65,893 | $153,900 | $895 |
| Harwick | 899 | $60,179 | $134,800 | $964 |
| Natrona | 869 | $49,926 | $46,100 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in New Kensington, PA?
The median household income in New Kensington is $49,063, 37% 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 Kensington?
The median home value in New Kensington is $142,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Kensington?
The median gross rent in New Kensington is $751 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is New Kensington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in New Kensington?
The median age in New Kensington is 48.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Kensington?
The average commute to work in New Kensington is 25 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Kensington?
The unemployment rate in New Kensington is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Kensington?
22.5% of adults in New Kensington 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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