Newville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Newville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,269. Residents earn $62,599 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,269 Population 3,021/sq mi density
$62,599 Median Income $27,397 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $309,744 Zillow
$884 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,599 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $884/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,599
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $161,300
43% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $884
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,269
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,021/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,599
Per Capita$27,397
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$23,098M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$884
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$309,744

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,059/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+90.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Is Newville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Newville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newville is $62,599, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newville is $161,300, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Newville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,059 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Newville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Newville has a population of 1,269 with a density of 3,021 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 2.4% Black.

Population

1,269
Total Population
3,021
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Newville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Newville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newville is $62,599, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Newville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,599
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,397
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
IRS Avg AGI$89,422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,995
County GDP$23,098M

Business (County)

Restaurants574
Healthcare836
Retail826
Manufacturing212

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Newville is $161,300, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $884 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $309,744.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,300
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$309,744
Median List Price$262,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$262,500
$/Sq Ft$106
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$884
24% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Rate3.66%

Health Metrics: Newville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.9%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities836
Newville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,059 per 100,000 (46% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Newville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,059.0/100K
46% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft1,059.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Newville 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 is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density3,021/sq mi
Coordinates40.1699°N, 77.4018°W
County FIPS42041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.1%
D 44.7%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+90.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,021/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities836
Restaurants574
Retail Stores826

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home2.9%

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