Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Britain is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,822. Residents earn $123,819 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Britain receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. New Britain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Britain is $123,819, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places New Britain among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in New Britain is $388,100, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,034 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Britain is a highly educated community — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Britain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,819 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,249 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,435 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,271 |
| County GDP | $48,827M |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Healthcare | 2,160 |
| Retail | 2,224 |
| Manufacturing | 943 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $388,100 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,034 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2996°N, 75.1781°W |
| County FIPS | 42017 |
Winner: Republican by 0.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,332/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Retail Stores | 2,224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |