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New Schaefferstown is a small town of 193 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,365
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Strengths:
New Schaefferstown stands out for solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Schaefferstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Schaefferstown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the New Schaefferstown metro area.
Metric
New Schaefferstown, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$313,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,365
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Schaefferstown's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
473.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Schaefferstown is served primarily by Tulpehocken Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Schaefferstown, PA
National Avg
School District
Tulpehocken Area SD
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Schaefferstown sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.2 inches of snow per year.
New Schaefferstown has a median home value of $313,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,365.
New Schaefferstown's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Schaefferstown are operated by Tulpehocken Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Schaefferstown, PA has a population of 193, a median household income of $63,365, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 Schaefferstown averages 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Schaefferstown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19506.
The population of New Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania is 193 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Schaefferstown: median home $313,600, median household income $63,365, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Schaefferstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
