Living in New Vernon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
New Vernon has 482 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $68,250 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $211,800, the median rent is $957/month.
New Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 52.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $211,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is New Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Vernon the median home value is $211,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,479 a month in housing costs.
New Vernon median household income
The median household income in New Vernon is $68,250 and the income per person is $42,431. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.33
New Vernon demographics
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 207
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 15.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Vernon ›
Education in New Vernon
10.7% of adults 25 and older in New Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
New Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Vernon | 482 | $68,250 | $211,800 | $957 |
| New Lebanon | 199 | $51,250 | $163,200 | $850 |
| Lake | 702 | $56,250 | $212,000 | $650 |
| Perry | 1,246 | $60,250 | $164,600 | $800 |
| Sheakleyville | 100 | $73,542 | $86,700 | $725 |
| Deer Creek | 458 | $78,250 | $163,700 | $671 |
| Sandy Lake | 783 | $83,875 | $177,300 | $751 |
| Stoneboro | 785 | $50,625 | $112,700 | $847 |
| Mill Creek | 796 | $77,639 | $239,800 | $868 |
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What is the median household income in New Vernon, PA?
The median household income in New Vernon is $68,250, 12% 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 Vernon?
The median home value in New Vernon is $211,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Vernon?
The median gross rent in New Vernon is $957 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is New Vernon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in New Vernon?
The median age in New Vernon is 52.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Vernon?
The average commute to work in New Vernon is 26 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Vernon?
The unemployment rate in New Vernon is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Vernon?
10.7% of adults in New Vernon 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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