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New Philadelphia, PA


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New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 28 miles N of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 1,149 people people live in New Philadelphia.

The People and Families of New Philadelphia

In New Philadelphia, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in New Philadelphia, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds New Philadelphia nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Philadelphia had a median family income of $38,229.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in New Philadelphia.

New Philadelphia Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in New Philadelphia, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, New Philadelphia is one place with an advantage over most places in Pennsylvania. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In New Philadelphia, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%New Philadelphia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%New Philadelphia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Philadelphia, PA

Comparing New Philadelphia 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 Population99
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built13
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