Newton Hamilton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
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
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newton Hamilton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.8% (6% above 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.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population248
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$29,539
Unemployment3.8%
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%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
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
Broadband94.3%
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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.