New Ringgold is a small town of 251 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Ringgold stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Ringgold is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Ringgold 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: 91.5
New Ringgold's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Ringgold costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Ringgold, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$770
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Ringgold's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Ringgold is served primarily by Tamaqua Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Ringgold, PA
National Avg
School District
Tamaqua Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Ringgold sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.8 inches of snow per year.
New Ringgold's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Ringgold roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,200 and median rent is $770/month.
New Ringgold's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Ringgold are operated by Tamaqua Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Ringgold, PA has a population of 251, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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 Ringgold averages 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches
with about 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Ringgold, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17960.
The population of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania is 251 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Ringgold: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $110,200, median household income $53,750, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Ringgold side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
