Newville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,269 Population 3,021/sq mi density
$62,599 Median Income $27,397 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $326,659 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,599 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $884/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Newville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,599
17% below
$27,397 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
43% below
Zillow: $326,659
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Newville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
57%
Rent
76%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newville residents earn a median household income of $62,599 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,397. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newville is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,659. Median rent is $884/month, with 24.7% 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 1938.

Education

13.7% of adults in Newville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,269
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,021/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,599
Per Capita$27,397
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$884
Ownership50.1%
Zillow$326,659
Housing Units580
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation538 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Newville was founded in 1794.
The median home in Newville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.