New Tripoli, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
571 Population 621/sq mi density
$62,534 Median Income $38,124 per capita
$219,500 Home Value $500,003 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,534 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$219,500 home value, $865/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Tripoli, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,534
17% below
$38,124 per capita
Home Value
$219,500
22% below
Zillow: $500,003
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How New Tripoli Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
78%
Rent
74%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Tripoli a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Tripoli residents earn a median household income of $62,534 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,124. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Tripoli is $219,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,003. Median rent is $865/month, with 19.9% 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 1953.

Education

31.7% of adults in New Tripoli hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Tripoli has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population571
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,534
Per Capita$38,124
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,500
Rent$865
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$500,003
Housing Units346
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation721 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in New Tripoli was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.