Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Brighton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,600. Residents earn $50,426 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Brighton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. New Brighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Brighton is $50,426, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in New Brighton is $104,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $716 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,693 per 100,000, 88% above the national average.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,426 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,462 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.37% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $104,100 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,235 |
| Median List Price | $107,000 |
| Median List Price | $107,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $82 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $716 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,023 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 637.4/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.0/100K |
| Robbery | 120.9/100K |
| Assault | 505.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,692.7/100K |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 802.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,824.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 65.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7356°N, 80.3095°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,437/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |