City profile
New Kensington, PA
Allegheny County · Population 12,011
New Kensington is a town in Allegheny County, PA with about 12,011 residents and a typical home value near $142,000. It is 16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$142,000
Typical monthly housing
$936
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Riverine flooding, Landslide
Nearest major airport
26 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
12,011
Black population
9.3%
County
Allegheny County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 12,011 residents
- Typical home value about $142,000
- 16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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