What are the schools like in Newmanstown, PA?

School district data for Newmanstown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Newmanstown?

The median household income in Newmanstown, PA is $86,099 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Newmanstown, PA?

Newmanstown has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.2 inches.

Newmanstown, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newmanstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Newmanstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newmanstown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,800 and the median rent is $896 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newmanstown, PA?

Newmanstown has a violent crime rate of 30.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newmanstown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Newmanstown is a small town of 2,796 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $86,099 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Newmanstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newmanstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newmanstown 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: 95.3

Newmanstown's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newmanstown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newmanstown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$896	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,099	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newmanstown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.3 /100k

Property Crime

214.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Newmanstown, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newmanstown 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.

Metric	Newmanstown, PA
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.2"

Demographics

Metric	Newmanstown, PA	National Avg
Population	2,796	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Womelsdorf, PA 2 mi Stouchsburg, PA 2 mi Richland, PA 2 mi Robesonia, PA 4 mi Myerstown, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Newmanstown

Newmanstown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17073

Newmanstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newmanstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Newmanstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newmanstown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,800 and median rent is $896/month.

What is the crime rate in Newmanstown, PA?

Newmanstown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newmanstown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Newmanstown, PA a good place to live?

Newmanstown, PA has a population of 2,796, a median household income of $86,099, 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.

What is the weather like in Newmanstown?

Newmanstown 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).

What ZIP codes are in Newmanstown?

Newmanstown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17073.

What is the population of Newmanstown?

The population of Newmanstown, Pennsylvania is 2,796 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newmanstown?

Key numbers for living in Newmanstown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $207,800, median household income $86,099, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newmanstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.