Living in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Tripoli · Census data 2020–2024
New Tripoli has 717 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $64,570 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $872/month.
New Tripoli is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Tripoli at a glance
- Population
- 717
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,570State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $872/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is New Tripoli a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Tripoli
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Tripoli the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,651 a month in housing costs.
New Tripoli median household income
The median household income in New Tripoli is $64,570 and the income per person is $41,835. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Tripoli: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 352
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.09
New Tripoli demographics
- Population
- 717
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 343
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Tripoli ›
Education in New Tripoli
36% of adults 25 and older in New Tripoli have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Tripoli
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
New Tripoli vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Tripoli | 717 | $64,570 | $225,000 | $872 |
| Lynn | 4,278 | $87,784 | $305,100 | $1,179 |
| Heidelberg | 3,356 | $91,553 | $328,700 | $993 |
| Lowhill | 2,134 | $144,167 | $484,200 | $2,166 |
| Weisenberg | 5,018 | $134,083 | $438,300 | $2,378 |
| Schnecksville | 3,922 | $114,375 | $362,000 | $1,223 |
| Slatedale | 303 | $96,071 | $213,300 | — |
| East Penn | 2,778 | $70,294 | $228,500 | $1,114 |
| Washington | 6,595 | $86,837 | $282,100 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in New Tripoli, PA?
The median household income in New Tripoli is $64,570, 17% 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 Tripoli?
The median home value in New Tripoli is $225,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Tripoli?
The median gross rent in New Tripoli is $872 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is New Tripoli, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in New Tripoli?
The median age in New Tripoli is 35.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Tripoli?
The average commute to work in New Tripoli is 30 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Tripoli?
The unemployment rate in New Tripoli is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Tripoli?
36% of adults in New Tripoli 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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