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New Milford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
695 Population 681/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $37,649 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $232,063 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 424 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Milford, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$37,649 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $232,063
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How New Milford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
58%
Rent
81%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Milford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Milford residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,649. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Milford is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,063. Median rent is $938/month, with 30.7% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

New Milford reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 424/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in New Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Milford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population695
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$37,649
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$938
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$232,063
Housing Units355
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property424/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,100 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

New Milford was founded in 1789.
The median home in New Milford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.