Apartments for rent in New Columbia, PA

New Columbia is a small town in Pennsylvania with approximately 1,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 should fit right in, as they account for an above-average 19% of the community, while young professionals account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 39, skews younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Just 32% of residents rent in New Columbia, as the majority own their homes. The average rent of $910 a month is roughly on par with the state average.

New Columbia residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in New Columbia. The four most common are retail, healthcare, entertainment, and construction. Together, these industries make up 28% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, as 11% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. New Columbia workers take home an average annual income of around $55K, less than the state average. New Columbia's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. New Columbia has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (40%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 4% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.