At a Glance
Median Income
$92,565
$51,328 per capita
Home Value
$262,100
Zillow: $277,230
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
4,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Castle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.7% (81% 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 $277,230. 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 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,048/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,519
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,565
Per Capita$51,328
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,100
Rent$1,675
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$277,230
Housing Units2,923
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property4,048/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault288/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in New Castle was built in 1967.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
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