New Kensington City Property Records in Pennsylvania

New Kensington property records document real estate ownership, transfers, mortgages, liens, assessed values, tax history, and parcel details for properties in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Users can access deed, mortgage, subdivision, and related land-record filings through the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds. Parcel ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics are available from the Westmoreland County Assessment Office. Property tax and delinquent tax information may be obtained through the Westmoreland County Treasurer’s Office and Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau. For municipal matters such as local tax questions, permits, or code-related property issues, users can contact the City of New Kensington. Court records involving foreclosures, judgments, liens, or property disputes may be searched through the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas, the Westmoreland County Prothonotary, or the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System online portals.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$49,644
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$132,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,246
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$694 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
60%
Population
Population:
12,072

New Kensington Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in New Kensington. It provides counts for violent crimes, including murder, robbery and assault, and for property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft.

The data shows 1 murder, 8 robberies and 42 assaults reported. For property crimes, it shows 284 property crimes, including 44 burglaries and 20 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use these counts to see how reported crime is spread across the listed categories in New Kensington. Comparing the violent and property crime figures side by side shows which categories have the most reported incidents in the data. Readers can also compare the violent and property crime totals to see how the two groups differ in this data.

Robberies
Robberies:
8
Burglary
Burglary:
44
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
20
Theft
Theft:
220
Assault
Assault:
42
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
3

What Is the Population Profile of New Kensington

New Kensington is mostly White, with 9,862 residents (82%). Black residents number 1,472 (12%), and Two or More Races residents total 449 (4%). Hispanic residents number 188 (2%), while Asian residents number 71 (0.59%).

White
82%
9,862
Black
12%
1,472
Two + Races
4%
449
Hispanic
2%
188
Asian
0.59%
71
Other Race
0.24%
29
American Indian
0.01%
1
Pacific Islander
0%
0

New Kensington, Ratings Compared Across Pennsylvania B-

The ratings for New Kensington cover different aspects of life in the city. Access to Bars (A), Cost of Living (A-), and Public Schools (B+) are the three highest-rated categories. Other notable ratings include Weather (C), Walkability (B-), and Good for Retirees (B-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is New Kensington

New Kensington's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (41%), Bachelor Degree (14%), and Associate Degree (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
41%
Bachelor Degree
14%
Associate Degree
13%
Some College
11%
Masters Degree
5%
Below High School
5%
Doctorate
0.53%

When Were Homes Built

New Kensington's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (35%), followed by Before 1939 (30%) and 1960 - 1979 (26%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
35%
Before 1939
30%
1960 - 1979
26%
1980 - 1999
7%
2000 - Present
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

New Kensington's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (36%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (31%) and 1 Bedroom (17%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
36%
2 Bedrooms
31%
1 Bedroom
17%
4 Bedrooms
13%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

New Kensington's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (24%), 55 - 64 (20%), and 35 - 44 (11%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
24%
55 - 64
20%
35 - 44
11%
45 - 54
10%
25 - 34
10%
Under 10
9%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
7%

Property Market Trends at New Kensington

New Kensington's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $132,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $694 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in New Kensington's dynamic real estate landscape.

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