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New Kensington, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Scott

What I wish I knew before living in New Kensington

Hi all, With a population of 12,072, New Kensington is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 12,072 people. The median home value here is around $132,400, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $49,644, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of...

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Elizabeth Ramirez

Best coffee shops in New Kensington?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Rent is about $694/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for New Kensington?

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Emilia White

Studio apartments in New Kensington -options?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $694 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -New Kensington sits at 529.6 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs?

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Leah

Things New Kensington needs to improve

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $132,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rus...

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Julia Clark

Career opportunities in New Kensington, PA

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $132,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts.

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Jeremiah Ward

Job hunting in New Kensington -tips?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -New Kensington sits at 529.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $49,644, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $132,400 on average. You can expect...

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Jacob Cook

Day-to-day life in New Kensington, PA

Hello, Household incomes average around $49,644 in New Kensington. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improv...

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Grace Ross

Best restaurants in New Kensington?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Portland and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $132,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 12,072 people. The median home value here is around $132,400, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely fri...

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