The Town FilesNew Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Community in Lehigh County · population 840 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,000
- Household income
- $64,570
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 35.2
New Tripoli is a community of 840 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $225,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 79% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 79% of Pennsylvania towns.
How New Tripoli ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Tripoli is worth $225,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $64,570, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Tripoli | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $872 | $996 |
| Median household income | $64,570 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Tripoli
| People | New Tripoli | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in New Tripoli
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.5 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Tripoli since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 5, 1950 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 14, 2010.
Severe weather in Lehigh County since 1996
Lehigh County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 8, 2011 | Flood | EM-3340: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Lehigh County
Lehigh County had 200,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,311 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in New Tripoli itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in New Tripoli
3 public schools with 1,481 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh HS | 9-12 | 653 | 12.1 |
| Northwestern Lehigh MS | 6-8 | 425 | 12.5 |
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch | K-5 | 403 | 13.4 |
Towns near New Tripoli
- Lynn, PA2.0 mi · 4,232 people · home $305,100
- Heidelberg, PA3.3 mi · 3,324 people · home $328,700
- Lowhill, PA4.6 mi · 2,292 people · home $484,200
- Weisenberg, PA5.2 mi · 4,976 people · home $438,300
- Schnecksville, PA6.7 mi · 3,261 people · home $362,000
- East Penn, PA7.0 mi · 2,748 people · home $228,500
- Washington, PA7.2 mi · 6,551 people · home $282,100
- West Penn, PA7.9 mi · 4,370 people · home $234,300
New Tripoli questions
Is New Tripoli, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Tripoli scores better for retirees than 62% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 57%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in New Tripoli?
The median owner-occupied home in New Tripoli is valued at $225,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,570, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in New Tripoli?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 30.5 inches of snow.
Does New Tripoli get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Tripoli since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 5, 1950. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)