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New Cumberland, PA

New Cumberland, PA.

Population: 16,830 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Cumberland, PA is $297,850 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,257/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,850

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$297,850
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$297,850
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$310,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,257/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$951/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,327/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,757/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,846/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Hillside El Sch, New Cumberland MS, Fairview Intermediate Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
408
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (6.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
6.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
117
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
79,680
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,233

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Capital City Airport (HAR) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET, WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+917 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
56.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,893
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
123,075
Average weekly wage
$1,246
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
745

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New CumberlandState medianUS median
Typical home value$297,850$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$310,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,257/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,893$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Cumberland, PA?
$297,850.
What is the median sale price in New Cumberland, PA?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New Cumberland, PA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in New Cumberland, PA?
Typical rent: $1,257/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Cumberland, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is New Cumberland, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within New Cumberland, PA. 408 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Cumberland, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Cumberland, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Cumberland, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Cumberland, PA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Cumberland, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Cumberland, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Cumberland, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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