New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Population 13,157

New Kensington is located in Westmoreland County, PA. The population is 13,157, making New Kensington the 3rd largest city in Westmoreland County.

There are 3 public schools in New Kensington with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for New Kensington is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in New Kensington is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date New Kensington property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near New Kensington include Arnold, East Deer Township and Lower Burrell.

New Kensington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Crime Rate

21.5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 155
  • Violent Crimes: 530
  • Robbery: 155
  • Burglary: 391
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

94.39% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in New Kensington
  • 0.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

67 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 47

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in New Kensington, PA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates New Kensington's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2010, the city of New Kensington, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of New Kensington, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $690
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $883
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,127
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,237

Zip Codes

15030 15068 15069 15144

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Environmental Hazards

67 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    New Kensington, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    New Kensington, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    New Kensington, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.48°
  • February 30.95°
  • March 42.05°
  • April 53.45°
  • May 62.92°
  • June 70.47°
  • July 74.37°
  • August 72.42°
  • September 66.03°
  • October 54.2°
  • November 43.82°
  • December 33.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Kensington, PA

Earthquakes
New Kensington, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Kensington, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Kensington, PA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Kensington, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Kensington, PA: $40,148

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Kensington is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.19%
White Collar - 53.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Doyle

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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8 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in New Kensington, PA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in New Kensington, PA
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