Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Salem is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 922. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Salem receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Salem stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Salem is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places New Salem among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in New Salem is $239,900, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,750 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,185 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,868 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,734 |
| County GDP | $5,442M |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Healthcare | 418 |
| Retail | 419 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $239,900 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,721 |
| Median List Price | $272,499 |
| Median List Price | $272,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $163 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9301°N, 79.8260°W |
| County FIPS | 42051 |
Winner: Republican by 37.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 795/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 418 |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Retail Stores | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |