New Paris, Pennsylvania

About New Paris

New Paris is a tiny community in southern Pennsylvania counting 193 people who proudly call it home.

New Paris holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.06 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,217 residents per square mile.

📰 New Paris News Today

• Stephen D. "Steve" Palmateer Obituary (2026) - New Paris, PA - Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Inc. - Bedford Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Schedule - Chestnut Ridge Lions (New Paris, PA) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Stanley L. Clark Obituary Jul 21, 2026 geiselfuneral.com · Jul 21
• PSP: New Paris man killed after crashing pickup truck into tractor-trailer in Napier Twp. WJAC · Jun 14
• MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 Ad - Boyer Orchards - Tribune-Review TribLIVE.com · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes New Paris Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.06 sq mi.
• Positioned in southern 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in New Paris

• Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
• Chestnut Ridge SHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of New Paris

🏘️ Nearby Communities