New Market, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
826 Population 4,347/sq mi density
$41,364 Median Income $30,228 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $286,241 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,364 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $742/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

New Market, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,364
45% below
$30,228 per capita
Home Value
$160,200
43% below
Zillow: $286,241
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How New Market Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Market's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
57%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Market a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Market residents earn a median household income of $41,364 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,228. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Market is $160,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,241. Median rent is $742/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

18.2% of adults in New Market hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Market has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population826
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density4,347/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,364
Per Capita$30,228
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,200
Rent$742
Ownership23.8%
Zillow$286,241
Housing Units474
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation315 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in New Market was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.