New Holland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,743 Population 2,960/sq mi density
$57,719 Median Income $31,180 per capita
$225,500 Home Value $418,478 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,719 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $1,219/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Holland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,719
23% below
$31,180 per capita
Home Value
$225,500
20% below
Zillow: $418,478
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
38.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How New Holland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
80%
Rent
105%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Holland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Holland residents earn a median household income of $57,719 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,180. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Holland is $225,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,478. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 38.9% 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 1960.

Education

22.7% of adults in New Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Holland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population5,743
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,960/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,719
Per Capita$31,180
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A
Home Value$225,500
Rent$1,219
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$418,478
Housing Units2,177
Rent Burden38.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation503 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

New Holland was founded in 1728.
The median home in New Holland was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.