Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Jerusalem is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 631. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Jerusalem receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. New Jerusalem stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Jerusalem is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places New Jerusalem among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Jerusalem is $271,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Jerusalem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,750 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,578 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,856 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,917 |
| County GDP | $26,580M |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Healthcare | 964 |
| Retail | 1,095 |
| Manufacturing | 461 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |
| Census Median | $271,900 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,380 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4409°N, 75.7592°W |
| County FIPS | 42011 |
Winner: Republican by 12.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 964 |
| Restaurants | 774 |
| Retail Stores | 1,095 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.2% |