New Alexandria PA Presby PHS397, 1923
New Alexandria’s story
226 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1923.
- 1800New Alexandria is settled
New AlexandriaPA
Population
479
2025 Census estimate · −3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$210K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
57.3
years
Jobs based here
110
A commuter town
Is New Alexandria a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in New Alexandria, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (18%). New Alexandria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes New Alexandria stand out
Where New Alexandria beats most towns.
Small town
479 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Derry TownshipSalem TownshipNew Alexandria
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to New Alexandria: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Alexandria, and how to reach them.
PowerPenelecEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMawc Sweeney Plant water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have New Alexandria’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWestmoreland County Board of ElectionsWestmoreland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2025
ZIP code1567015670 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Alexandria.
Natural hazards
New Alexandria has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
81% of New Alexandria’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 96% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to New Alexandria households.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
The median age in New Alexandria is higher than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Among residents in New Alexandria, 12% are under 18. The town has lost 3.2% of its people since 2020, down to 479 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Pennsylvania has just over a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 31%.
57.3median age · PA 40.9
| New Alexandria | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 12% | 20% | 22% |
New AlexandriaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school40%
Some college12%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.7 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| New Alexandria | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.4% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.7% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.2% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.5% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
New Alexandria has 0.5 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For residents in New Alexandria, the share who live below the poverty line is 4.9%. Only 1% of working residents stay in New Alexandria for work; the rest commute out. The top destinations are Unity Township (10%), Derry Township (8%) and Latrobe (6%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 15 miles.
1%work in town
| New Alexandria | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In New Alexandria1%
Unity Township10%
Derry Township8%
Latrobe6%
Pittsburgh5%
15 mi
median commute distance
110
jobs based in New Alexandria
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
A home in New Alexandria is worth about $210K, on Zillow’s estimate
In New Alexandria, 85% of households are owner-occupiers. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 2.5% of its value. The town’s typical rent is $753 a month.
$210KZillow home value
| New Alexandria | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $753 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
New Alexandria$210K
Pennsylvania$287K
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is New Alexandria’s year
July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 48 inches of snow falls in a winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring38–62°
Summer59–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of New Alexandria’s adults have high blood pressure
Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than New Alexandria. New Alexandria: 16% of adults have diabetes. CDC measures, 26 in all: New Alexandria beats Pennsylvania on 3 and trails on 14.
| New Alexandria | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better9 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | New Alexandria | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.9% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.1% | 7.7% |
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
8.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Protected land: 0.6% of New Alexandria
New Alexandria’s density of trails stands at 0.1 miles per square mile. There are 0.1 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 7 acres here.
0.6%conserved
| New Alexandria | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 3 of 540 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gray Wing Park | 0.1 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Fallingwater and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around New Alexandria. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw35 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
24 mi Theme parkKennywood
31 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
31 mi Stadium & arenaPNC ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Alexandria
18pages on New Alexandria
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of New Alexandria
Saint Vincent CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Latrobe7.1 mi$42,396 tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-GreensburgUniversity or college · Public · Greensburg10.2 mi$14,710 in-state tuitionWestmoreland County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Youngwood13.5 mi$6,018 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 New Alexandria residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave New Alexandria for work
Where New Alexandria’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
110jobs based in New Alexandria
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About New Alexandria
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
New Alexandria is a borough located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 501 at the time of the 2020 census. Situated 10.4 miles northeast of Greensburg, the borough has its own U.S. Post office with its own zip code: 15670-9998.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1800
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,096 ft
- ZIP code
- 15670
Questions about New Alexandria
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Alexandria, PA a good place to live?
New Alexandria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.