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Newell, PA


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Newell, Pennsylvania

Newell, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 25 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Pittsburgh area. There are 551 residents in Newell.

The People and Families of Newell

In Newell, about 54% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Newell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newell had a median family income of $41,477.

Newell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newell that were owner-occupied was 88%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Newell has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Newell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNewell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Newell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Newell, PA

Comparing Newell 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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