Living in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Philadelphia · Census data 2020–2024
New Philadelphia has 975 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $42,441 (46% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $94,300, the median rent is $822/month.
New Philadelphia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Philadelphia at a glance
- Population
- 975
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $42,441State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $94,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $822/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is New Philadelphia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Philadelphia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Philadelphia the median home value is $94,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,077 a month in housing costs.
New Philadelphia median household income
The median household income in New Philadelphia is $42,441 and the income per person is $28,239. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Philadelphia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 575
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.10
New Philadelphia demographics
- Population
- 975
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 465
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Philadelphia ›
Education in New Philadelphia
17% of adults 25 and older in New Philadelphia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Philadelphia
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
New Philadelphia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia | 975 | $42,441 | $94,300 | $822 |
| Cumbola | 243 | $51,250 | $96,000 | $731 |
| Middleport | 362 | $74,375 | $117,600 | $638 |
| Blythe | 846 | $68,750 | $94,000 | $775 |
| East Norwegian | 829 | $70,000 | $143,800 | $860 |
| Port Carbon | 1,768 | $61,182 | $112,000 | $877 |
| Brockton | 308 | $81,250 | $129,500 | $1,194 |
| Palo Alto | 960 | $61,667 | $91,100 | $961 |
| Mechanicsville | 448 | $61,250 | $120,800 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in New Philadelphia, PA?
The median household income in New Philadelphia is $42,441, 46% 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 Philadelphia?
The median home value in New Philadelphia is $94,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Philadelphia?
The median gross rent in New Philadelphia is $822 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is New Philadelphia, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in New Philadelphia?
The median age in New Philadelphia is 46.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Philadelphia?
The average commute to work in New Philadelphia is 25 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Philadelphia?
The unemployment rate in New Philadelphia is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Philadelphia?
17% of adults in New Philadelphia 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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