Cost of Living in New Holland, PA

Population 5,743 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

New Holland sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, New Holland is about 45 miles southwest of Allentown, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 93

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in New Holland

The median home value in New Holland is $225,500 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,219/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,719/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 63.8°F and lows of 42.8°F. Overall, New Holland has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$225,500
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$402,591
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,219
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,833/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.9 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
8.3%
Walked
3.1%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
5.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,719
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,180
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
60% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.5%
Graduate degree 7.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 43.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.8°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404252647482868578665444
Low °F 222331405060656356443427
Precip" 2.592.203.333.343.444.784.203.524.693.783.063.13

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 58 — Moderate
29.6%
Good air days/yr
321
Max AQI recorded
304
PM2.5 days
61
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,038
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Holland, PA?

New Holland has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Holland, PA?

The median gross rent in New Holland is $1,219 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Holland?

The median home value in New Holland is $225,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Holland?

The median household income in New Holland is $57,719 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Holland, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in New Holland is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is New Holland, PA affordable?

Yes, New Holland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Holland?

New Holland has average high temperatures of 63.8°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Holland at a Glance

Population
5,743
Median Income
$57,719
Home Value
$225,500
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
63.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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