Living in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Wilmington · Census data 2020–2024
New Wilmington has 2,395 residents with a median age of 21.4. The median household income is $73,696 (5% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $209,800, the median rent is $977/month.
New Wilmington at a glance
- Population
- 2,395
- Median age
- 21.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,696State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $209,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $977/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is New Wilmington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Wilmington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Wilmington the median home value is $209,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $977 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,649 a month in housing costs.
New Wilmington median household income
The median household income in New Wilmington is $73,696 and the income per person is $26,253. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in New Wilmington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 553
- Owner-occupied
- 56.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.3%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.31
New Wilmington demographics
- Population
- 2,395
- Median age
- 21.4
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 510
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Wilmington ›
Education in New Wilmington
48.9% of adults 25 and older in New Wilmington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Wilmington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 23%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
New Wilmington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wilmington | 2,395 | $73,696 | $209,800 | $977 |
| Wilmington | 2,655 | $72,557 | $238,200 | $859 |
| Wilmington | 1,531 | $85,288 | $265,100 | $926 |
| Neshannock | 9,721 | $83,115 | $212,100 | $1,049 |
| Lackawannock | 2,151 | $57,500 | $166,600 | $812 |
| Hickory | 2,565 | $74,478 | $180,200 | $937 |
| Frizzleburg | 403 | $67,727 | — | — |
| Pulaski | 3,059 | $74,583 | $158,300 | $812 |
| Washington | 654 | $72,188 | $220,600 | $1,095 |
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What is the median household income in New Wilmington, PA?
The median household income in New Wilmington is $73,696, 5% 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 Wilmington?
The median home value in New Wilmington is $209,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in New Wilmington?
The median gross rent in New Wilmington is $977 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is New Wilmington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in New Wilmington?
The median age in New Wilmington is 21.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in New Wilmington?
The average commute to work in New Wilmington is 16 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Wilmington?
The unemployment rate in New Wilmington is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Wilmington?
48.9% of adults in New Wilmington 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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