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New Salem, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County
New Salem, PA
At a Glance
How New Salem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Salem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Salem a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Salem residents earn a median household income of $103,750 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,185. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Salem is $239,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,721. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.4% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
New Salem reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,616/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Salem has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.