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New britain, PA

New britain, PA.

Population: 28,509 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New britain, PA is $689,208 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $601,000 after a median 27.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,464/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$689,208

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

27.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$689,208
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$689,208
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$601,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
-15.9%
Median days on market
27.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,464/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,670/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,990/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lenape MS, Central Bucks HS-West, Kutz El Sch, Linden El Sch, Doyle El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chem-Fab (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
366
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
75,412
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,506

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (11 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
66
Nearest airport
Doylestown Airport (DYL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL, FOUNDATIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-967 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
40.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,839
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
86.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
246,153
Average weekly wage
$1,196
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
483

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

How it compares

New britainState medianUS median
Median home value$689,208$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$601,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market28 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$2,464/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,839$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 median home value in New britain, PA?
$689,208.
What is the median sale price in New britain, PA?
$601,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New britain, PA?
Median days on market: 27.5 days.
What is typical rent in New britain, PA?
Typical rent: $2,464/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New britain, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is New britain, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in New britain, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New britain, 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 britain, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chem-Fab, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve New britain, PA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New britain, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New britain, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New britain, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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