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New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 5,517 · #169 in Pennsylvania
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About New Brighton
Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, New Brighton is a close-knit town counting 5,517 people who proudly call it home.
New Brighton holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,356 residents per square mile.
📰 New Brighton News Today
- Carol Lynn Morrell Gabauer Funeral Homes · Aug 17
- New Brighton High School (PA) Football MaxPreps · Aug 10
- New Brighton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Man accused of running fraudulent check scheme at Beaver County grocery store WPXI · Jul 30
- Thomas George Sandusky Obituary (2026) - New Brighton, PA - Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services - Monaca Legacy obituary · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes New Brighton Unique
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,517.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in New Brighton
- Pizza Joe's — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Merrick Art Gallery · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Brighton
- Big Rock Park reviews ★
- Daugherty Township World War 2 Memorial reviews ★
- Fishing Park reviews ★
- Francona Park reviews ★
- Hunkey Alley Park reviews ★
- Townsend Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in New Brighton
- New Brighton Area El Sch
- New Brighton Area HS
- New Brighton Area MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)5,517
Rank in state#169 of 1,013
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density5,356/sq mi
Coordinates40.7356, -80.3095