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New Britain, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bucks County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,822 Population 2,332/sq mi density
$123,819 Median Income $38,824 per capita
$388,100 Home Value $587,793 Zillow
$2,034 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 344 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,819 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$388,100 home value, $2,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Britain, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,819
65% above
$38,824 per capita
Home Value
$388,100
38% above
Zillow: $587,793
Median Rent
$2,034/mo
75% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
94% below
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
50% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How New Britain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
165%
Home Value
138%
Rent
175%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Britain a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Britain residents earn a median household income of $123,819 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,271 business establishments, including 1,489 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Britain is $388,100 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,793. Median rent is $2,034/month, with 25.8% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

New Britain reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 344/100K.

Education

50.4% of adults in New Britain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Britain has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,822
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density2,332/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,819
Per Capita$38,824
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$48,827M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249

Housing

A+
Home Value$388,100
Rent$2,034
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$587,793
Housing Units819
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property344/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation272 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

New Britain was founded in 1715.
The median home in New Britain was built in 1971.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 1,489 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.