New Brighton is a small town of 5,645 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $45,880
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Brighton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Brighton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Brighton 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 Brighton's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Brighton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Brighton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$762
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,880
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Brighton's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Brighton is served primarily by New Brighton Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Brighton, PA
National Avg
School District
New Brighton Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Brighton sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
New Brighton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Brighton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,200 and median rent is $762/month.
New Brighton's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Brighton are operated by New Brighton Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Brighton, PA has a population of 5,645, a median household income of $45,880, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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 Brighton averages 35.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Brighton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15066.
The population of New Brighton, Pennsylvania is 5,645 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Brighton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $100,200, median household income $45,880, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Brighton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
