Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Cumberland is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 7,531. Residents earn $81,947 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Cumberland receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. New Cumberland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Cumberland is $81,947, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Cumberland is $232,800, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Cumberland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,400 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Cumberland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,947 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,834 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $232,800 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $286,241 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $169 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,031 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,130 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Total Violent | 109.8/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 68.6/100K |
| Assault | 41.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,399.8/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 315.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,056.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 385 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2288°N, 76.8783°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,483/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |