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Newton Hamilton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
248 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $29,539 per capita
$67,000 Home Value $124,989 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Newton Hamilton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$29,539 per capita
Home Value
$67,000
76% below
Zillow: $124,989
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Newton Hamilton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
24%
Rent
95%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newton Hamilton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newton Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,539. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newton Hamilton is $67,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,989. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 16.9% 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 1944.

Safety & Crime

Newton Hamilton reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K.

Education

5.8% of adults in Newton Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newton Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population248
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$29,539
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$124,989
Housing Units116
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property952/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation542 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute66 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Newton Hamilton was founded in 1802.
The median home in Newton Hamilton was built in 1944.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.