New Brighton, Pennsylvania
New Brighton is a borough of 5,567 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1788.
Why visit New Brighton
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beaver Bridge, Beaver River Railroad Bridge, Merrick Art Gallery and Beaver Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 19°F.
Weather in New Brighton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Brighton
New Brighton is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Beaver River, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 5,729 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article New Brighton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Beaver Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Railroad bridge across the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver River Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Rochester-Beaver Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Merrick Art Gallery
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Museum in New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Beaver Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Beaver, Pennsylvania
Bridgewater Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Carnegie library in Pennsylvania
Fort McIntosh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Archaeological site in Beaver, United States of America
Matthew S. Quay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
William B. Dunlap Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes10
Grand Valley Inn
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
452 Constitution Boulevard, New Brighton
Brady`s Run Grille @Guesthouse
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
450 Constitution Boulevard, New Brighton
Zooky`s Sports Tavern
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
450 Constitution Boulevard, New Brighton
History
In the past, New Brighton had industries in pottery, bricks, sewer pipe, glass, flour, twine, lead kegs, refrigerators, bath tubs, wall paper, steel castings, nails, rivets, and wire.
From the History section of New Brighton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
School · 5.7 mi
145 Poplar Avenue, Monaca
Healthcare2
Map of New Brighton
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaver Falls 1 Ne (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaver County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beaver County Airport (BFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Beaver Falls 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Beaver 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- West Mayfield 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Monaca 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Freedom 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Pine Run 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Conway 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Big Beaver 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Baden 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Industry 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Park in New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wayman Chapel AME, New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- New Brighton Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Post office, New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Nyttend, Public domain
- Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Baptist Church of New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Christ Episcopal Church in New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former school in New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Family Parish, New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1823 House, New Brighton, Nyttend, Public domain
- New Brighton Church of Christ, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fort McIntosh Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Christian Church, Beaver, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bridge Street, Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, Nyttend, Public domain
- William B. Dunlap Mansion, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Matthew S. Quay House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Mvincec, Public domain
- Fallston Bridge, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Rochester-beaver rr br, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Beaver River RR Bridge HAER PA1, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Beaver rail bridge HAER PA,4-BEAV,1-1 crop, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Route 588, Nyttend, Public domain
- Osprey With Its Catch (52177522095), John Brighenti from Rockville, MD, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Osprey With Its Catch (52176005762), John Brighenti from Rockville, MD, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Osprey With Its Catch (52177035973), John Brighenti from Rockville, MD, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Home of Sara Jane Lippincott, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marion Hill School from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keystone Cold Drawn 15010, Nyttend, Public domain
- Streetside in Patterson Heights, Nyttend, Public domain
- Agudath Achim Synagogue, Beaver Falls, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tabernacle Baptist Church of Beaver Falls, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fallston Municipal Building, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Patterson Heights cenotaph, YeetV4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fifth east of Seventh, Patterson Heights, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fire station, borough building, and war memorial in Patterson Heights, Nyttend, Public domain
- Third Avenue Calvin Reformed Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Spirit Fellowship, former First RPC, Nyttend, Public domain
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