New Tripoli is a small town of 681 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,385
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Tripoli stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Tripoli is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Tripoli 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: 98.4
New Tripoli's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Tripoli costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Tripoli, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,385
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Tripoli's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.3 /100k
Property Crime
609.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Tripoli is served primarily by Northwestern Lehigh SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Tripoli, PA
National Avg
School District
Northwestern Lehigh 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
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Tripoli sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.3 inches of snow per year.
New Tripoli's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Tripoli roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,600 and median rent is $844/month.
New Tripoli's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Tripoli are operated by Northwestern Lehigh SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Tripoli, PA has a population of 681, a median household income of $61,385, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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 Tripoli averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 27.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Tripoli, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18066.
The population of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania is 681 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Tripoli: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $187,600, median household income $61,385, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Tripoli side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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