Pennsylvania
New Columbia is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 914. Residents earn $92,250 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Columbia receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Columbia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Columbia is $92,250, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Columbia is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Columbia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,250 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,713 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,616 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,022 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $2,785M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 99.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0375°N, 76.8782°W |
| County FIPS | 42093 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |