New Alexandria is a small town of 405 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $52,237
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Alexandria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Alexandria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Alexandria city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
New Alexandria's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Alexandria costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Alexandria, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,237
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Alexandria's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Alexandria is served primarily by Greensburg Salem SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Alexandria, PA
National Avg
School District
Greensburg Salem SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Alexandria sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.2 inches of snow per year.
New Alexandria's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Alexandria roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,700 and median rent is $625/month.
New Alexandria's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Alexandria are operated by Greensburg Salem SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Alexandria, PA has a population of 405, a median household income of $52,237, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Alexandria averages 36.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 48.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Alexandria, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15670.
The population of New Alexandria, Pennsylvania is 405 with a median age of 63.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Alexandria: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $167,700, median household income $52,237, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Alexandria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.