New Cumberland, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
949 Population 778/sq mi density
$39,412 Median Income $24,729 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $167,582 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$39,412 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $672/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Cumberland, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,412
48% below
$24,729 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $167,582
Median Rent
$672/mo
42% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How New Cumberland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
31%
Rent
58%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Cumberland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Cumberland residents earn a median household income of $39,412 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,729. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Cumberland is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,582. Median rent is $672/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

6.7% of adults in New Cumberland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Cumberland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population949
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,412
Per Capita$24,729
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$672
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$167,582
Housing Units571
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

New Cumberland was founded in 1839.
The median home in New Cumberland was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.