Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
New Castle is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 21,727. Residents earn $41,478 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Castle receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. New Castle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in New Castle is $41,478, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in New Castle is $72,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 508 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,836 per 100,000, 96% above the national average.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% 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 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,478 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,135 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,599 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,000 |
| County GDP | $4,200M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 280 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.29% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $72,000 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,502 |
| Median List Price | $84,658 |
| Median List Price | $84,658 |
| $/Sq Ft | $76 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Inventory | 121 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,134 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.29% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Total Violent | 508.2/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.5/100K |
| Robbery | 216.5/100K |
| Assault | 265.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,835.8/100K |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,179.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,496.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 159.1/100K |
| Arson | 106.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9956°N, 80.3458°W |
| County FIPS | 42073 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,615/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |