New Buffalo, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

New Buffalo is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 87.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
87 Population 1,450/sq mi density
$109,400 Home Value
$917 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $917
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How New Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population87
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,450/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$28,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home Value$109,400
Rent$917
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units53
Rent Burden17.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries10

Is New Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Buffalo receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. New Buffalo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Buffalo is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

New Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

New Buffalo has a population of 87 with a density of 1,450 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 6.9% Hispanic.

Population

87
Total Population
1,450
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.5%
Female 34.5%

Race & Ethnicity

New Buffalo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Buffalo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Buffalo is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: New Buffalo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$28,346
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.8 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in New Buffalo is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $917 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$917
21% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.0%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate5.67%
New Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Coordinates40.4543°N, 76.9705°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.8 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Nearby Cities

Duncannon, PA 1,306 pop · 5.1 mi Millersburg, PA 2,538 pop · 6.2 mi Dauphin, PA 1,065 pop · 6.3 mi Marysville, PA 2,667 pop · 8.3 mi Newport, PA 1,587 pop · 8.8 mi Elizabethville, PA 1,583 pop · 10.3 mi Enola, PA 5,913 pop · 11.5 mi Bloomfield, PA 1,224 pop · 11.7 mi Linglestown, PA 6,747 pop · 12.0 mi West Fairview, PA 1,221 pop · 12.4 mi Harrisburg, PA 50,092 pop · 13.1 mi Progress, PA 11,143 pop · 13.3 mi Paxtonia, PA 4,530 pop · 13.5 mi Wormleysburg, PA 3,058 pop · 13.8 mi
Compare New Buffalo with another city: