New Jerusalem, PA

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
631 Population 347/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $53,578 per capita
$271,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,900 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,750
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $271,900
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New Jerusalem Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population631
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$53,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation884 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.3%
Libraries25

Is New Jerusalem a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

New Jerusalem has a population of 631 with a density of 347 people per square mile. The median age is 53.4 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 8.4% Black.

Population

631
Total Population
347
People / sq mi
53.4yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

New Jerusalem vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Jerusalem vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Jerusalem is $103,750, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: New Jerusalem vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,750
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,578
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in New Jerusalem is $271,900, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,900
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.71%

Health Metrics: New Jerusalem vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities964

Crime Rates: New Jerusalem vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

New Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates40.4409°N, 75.7592°W
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 93.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+94.5%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density347/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.3%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone77.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

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