At a Glance
Median Income
$92,250
$39,713 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $221,571
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How New Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Columbia 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 Columbia residents earn a median household income of $92,250 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,713. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Columbia is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,571. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
15.6% of adults in New Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Columbia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population914
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,250
Per Capita$39,713
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$221,571
Housing Units426
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation629 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in New Columbia was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.