New Kensington, PA

Living in New Kensington

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 61
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 81
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Schools 42
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Residents

12k Population -904 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black10%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$5.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation3%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$104k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$498 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas89%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Kensington

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Pittsburgh Metro Area27
Westmoreland County15

Property Crime in New Kensington

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Pittsburgh Metro Area24
Westmoreland County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 9
Feb 31 2 8
Mar 39 3 4
Apr 50 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 2 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 32 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Kensington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Kensington, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Kensington, PA

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St Joseph High School
4 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near New Kensington, PA

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Chatham University
12 miles, SW
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La Roche University
14 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Kensington, PA

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Upmc East
9 miles, S
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Upmc St Margaret
10 miles, SW
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Forbes Hospital
10 miles, S

Airports

Airports near New Kensington, PA

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