New Buffalo, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
87 Population 1,450/sq mi density
$109,400 Home Value $279,180 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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

New Buffalo, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$109,400
61% below
Zillow: $279,180
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F

How New Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
39%
Rent
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Buffalo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Buffalo is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,180. Median rent is $917/month, with 17.5% 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 1945.

Education

20.3% of adults in New Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,450/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

Home Value$109,400
Rent$917
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$279,180
Housing Units53
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation377 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

New Buffalo was founded in 1800.
The median home in New Buffalo was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.