Colorado
New Castle is a small town in Colorado with a population of 4,878. Residents earn $88,421 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Castle receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. New Castle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Castle is $88,421, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in New Castle is $488,600, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,627 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
New Castle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 326 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 26.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 73.3% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| 99% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,421 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,241 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,076 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $5,011M |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Healthcare | 183 |
| Retail | 257 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $488,600 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $638,030 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $355 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,627 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,350 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Total Violent | 87.1/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 87.1/100K |
| Total Property | 326.4/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 65.3/100K |
| Theft | 217.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.8 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,825 ft (1,775 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5776°N, 107.5265°W |
| County FIPS | 08045 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,951/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Retail Stores | 257 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |