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New Oxford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,777 Population 2,866/sq mi density
$58,056 Median Income $27,928 per capita
$203,100 Home Value $299,053 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,056 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Oxford, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,056
23% below
$27,928 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
28% below
Zillow: $299,053
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
65% below
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How New Oxford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
72%
Rent
87%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Oxford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Oxford residents earn a median household income of $58,056 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,928. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Oxford is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,053. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 32.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

New Oxford reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 821/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in New Oxford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Oxford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,777
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,866/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,056
Per Capita$27,928
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent$1,010
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$299,053
Housing Units749
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property821/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation566 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

New Oxford was founded in 1792.
The median home in New Oxford was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.