New Castle, DE
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New Castle, DE
At a Glance
How New Castle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Castle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Castle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Castle residents earn a median household income of $92,565 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Castle is $262,100 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,557. Median rent is $1,675/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
New Castle reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,584/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in New Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Castle has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.