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New Schaefferstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

New Schaefferstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 210. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
210 Population 202/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $38,009 per capita
$331,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$331,800 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $331,800
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New Schaefferstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population210
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$38,009
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Commute18 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$331,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units70
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+66.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries6

Is New Schaefferstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Schaefferstown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. New Schaefferstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Schaefferstown is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Schaefferstown is $331,800, 18% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

New Schaefferstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

New Schaefferstown has a population of 210 with a density of 202 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

210
Total Population
202
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

New Schaefferstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Schaefferstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Schaefferstown is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: New Schaefferstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,009
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$71,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,936
County GDP$8,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare286
Retail413
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in New Schaefferstown is $331,800, 18% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$331,800
18% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.8%
Housing Units70
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.75%
New Schaefferstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates40.4534°N, 76.1692°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42075
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+66.5%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density202/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities286
Restaurants232
Retail Stores413

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

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