New Wilmington is a small town of 2,157 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,611
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Wilmington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Wilmington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Wilmington 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: 94.3
New Wilmington's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Wilmington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Wilmington, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$195,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Wilmington's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.2 /100k
Property Crime
371.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Wilmington is served primarily by Wilmington Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Wilmington, PA
National Avg
School District
Wilmington Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Wilmington sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
New Wilmington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Wilmington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $195,000 and median rent is $761/month.
New Wilmington's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 371.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Wilmington are operated by Wilmington Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 49.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Wilmington, PA has a population of 2,157, a median household income of $73,611, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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 Wilmington averages 36.9°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Wilmington, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 16142, 16172.
The population of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania is 2,157 with a median age of 21.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Wilmington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $195,000, median household income $73,611, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Wilmington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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