Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Kensington is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 12,072. Residents earn $49,644 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Kensington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. New Kensington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Kensington is $49,644, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in New Kensington is $132,400, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 420 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,778 per 100,000, 93% above the national average.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Kensington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,644 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,106 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.69% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $132,400 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,933 |
| Median List Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $160,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $93 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 42 |
| Census Median Rent | $694 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $848 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.69% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 419.8/100K |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Murder | 15.6/100K |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Rape | 7.8/100K |
| Robbery | 186.6/100K |
| Assault | 209.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,778.0/100K |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 925.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,681.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 171.0/100K |
| Arson | 38.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5725°N, 79.7531°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,056/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |