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New Holland, PA


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New Holland, Pennsylvania

New Holland, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 12 miles E of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 49 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lancaster metropolitan area. New Holland contains a population of approximately 5,092.

The People and Families of New Holland

In New Holland, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Holland had a median family income of $50,758. New Holland has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in New Holland.

New Holland Housing

New Holland has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In New Holland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung New Holland -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

New Holland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%New Holland Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%New Holland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%New Holland Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Holland Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Holland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Holland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of New Holland, PA

Comparing New Holland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime76

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