New Paris, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
198 Population 3,300/sq mi density
$61,042 Median Income $25,951 per capita
$96,400 Home Value $238,694 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Paris, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,042
19% below
$25,951 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
66% below
Zillow: $238,694
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

How New Paris Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Paris a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Paris residents earn a median household income of $61,042 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,951. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Paris is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,694. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% 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.

Education

14.1% of adults in New Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Paris has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population198
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,042
Per Capita$25,951
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$775
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$238,694
Housing Units94
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in New Paris was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.