New Alexandria, PA

This borough of 469 residents needs 7 more housing units over the next five years. New Alexandria is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Housing snapshot

Population
469 (2026)
Households
212
Median household income
$89,381 (2026)
Typical home value
$213,854
Owner-occupied
78%
Five-year housing need
7 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

New Alexandria: $89,381 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
New Alexandria: None jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
New Alexandria: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

At $213,854, typical home prices in New Alexandria, PA are close to the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. New Alexandria, PA's median household income of $89,381 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

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 Alexandria, PA has roughly 212 households, though population has been declining at 1.0% per year.

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 Alexandria, PA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 88% of units. New Alexandria, PA is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 78% 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?