New Columbus, PA

This borough of 226 residents needs 28 more housing units over the next five years. New Columbus is part of the Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO.

Housing snapshot

Population
226 (2026)
Households
130
Median household income
$41,930 (2026)
Typical home value
$279,438
Owner-occupied
82%
Five-year housing need
28 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

New Columbus: $41,930 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
New Columbus: None jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
New Columbus: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in New Columbus, PA costs $279,438, somewhat above the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. At a median household income of $41,930 in New Columbus, PA, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $27,941 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

New Columbus, PA has roughly 130 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in New Columbus, PA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 84% of units. New Columbus, PA is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 82% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?