salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (90.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,400 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 218 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in New Freedom?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in New Freedom
| Size | New Freedom | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,245 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,135 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is New Freedom overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for New Freedom, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in New Freedom
Life in New Freedom
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Freedom?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $764 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $370,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Freedom, PA?
Renting in New Freedom costs a median of about $1,810 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in New Freedom?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,400 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is New Freedom cheap or expensive?
New Freedom is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $129,460. It ranks 218th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in New Freedom?
The median homeowner in New Freedom pays $4,918 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is New Freedom more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in New Freedom?
The median home value in New Freedom is $370,900, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,066 people live in New Freedom. Numbers are typical (middle) values.