New Wilmington, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,291 Population 2,182/sq mi density
$57,159 Median Income $24,430 per capita
$204,300 Home Value $277,341 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,159 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher

New Wilmington, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,159
24% below
$24,430 per capita
Home Value
$204,300
28% below
Zillow: $277,341
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
38% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How New Wilmington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
72%
Rent
76%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Wilmington 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 Wilmington residents earn a median household income of $57,159 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,430. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Wilmington is $204,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,341. Median rent is $888/month, with 35.8% 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.

Safety & Crime

New Wilmington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K.

Education

46.5% of adults in New Wilmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Wilmington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,291
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,159
Per Capita$24,430
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$204,300
Rent$888
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$277,341
Housing Units552
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,621/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in New Wilmington was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.