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Newville

Pop. 1,283·132nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,325/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$640
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Newville · $1,325
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,325/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$59,087/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Newville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$15,900/yr
At $1,325/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newville, PA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,283
Median income
$59,087
Median age
34.5
Renters
56.4%
Age distribution
19.8%
30.6%
24.6%
13.3%
Under 1819.8%
18–3430.6%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.3%
65+11.8%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
92%
White92%
Black3%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.7%
Other2%
Education (25+)
51.5%
23.1%
16.8%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma51.5%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
43.6%
56.4%
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Newville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,143 → $59,087
up 25.3%
Population
1,238 → 1,283
up 3.6%
Renter share
46.3% → 56.4%
+10.1 pts
Bachelor's+
10.8% → 16.8%
+6.0 pts
Median age
37.3 → 34.5
-2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,143 to $59,087 across the same window, up 25.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 1,238 residents to roughly 1,283. Renters now make up 56.4% of households, compared with 46.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.8% of adults here, versus 10.8% in 2021.

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About renting in Newville, PA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Newville is $1,325/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,500/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($59,087/yr), Newville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newville an affordable city for renters?

Newville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($59,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in Newville. The local median household income is $59,087/yr, meaning the typical Newville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newville?

Rent in Newville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Newville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Newville is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #132 out of 187 tracked cities at $1,325/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Newville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Newville ($1,325/mo): Gettysburg ($1,247/mo), Shippensburg ($1,264/mo).

What percentage of Newville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.4% of Newville households are renters, while 43.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Newville has a strong rental market.

How does Newville rent compare to the national average?

Newville's median rent of $1,325/mo is $640 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #132 out of 187 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,325/mo, rent takes ~27% of Newville's median household income ($59,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Newville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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