At a Glance
Median Income
$103,750
$53,578 per capita
Home Value
$271,900
Zillow: $338,026
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How New Jerusalem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Jerusalem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Jerusalem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Jerusalem residents earn a median household income of $103,750 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,578. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Jerusalem is $271,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,026. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
New Jerusalem reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in New Jerusalem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population631
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$53,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$338,026
Housing Units291
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,249/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation884 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in New Jerusalem was built in 1972.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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