New Berlin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
720 Population 1,846/sq mi density
$85,250 Median Income $36,918 per capita
$194,500 Home Value $239,673 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value, $1,111/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Berlin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,250
13% above
$36,918 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
31% below
Zillow: $239,673
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F

How New Berlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Berlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
69%
Rent
96%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Berlin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Berlin residents earn a median household income of $85,250 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,918. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Berlin is $194,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,673. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

25.6% of adults in New Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Berlin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population720
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,846/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,250
Per Capita$36,918
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent$1,111
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$239,673
Housing Units275
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation541 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in New Berlin was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.