At a Glance
Median Income
$41,478
$23,135 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
Zillow: $141,502
Median Rent
$698/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
508/100K
3,836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Castle residents earn a median household income of $41,478 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,135. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Castle is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,502. Median rent is $698/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
New Castle reports 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,836/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in New Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Castle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population21,727
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,615/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,478
Per Capita$23,135
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$698
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$141,502
Housing Units10,599
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property3,836/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault265/100K
Burglary1,180/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation804 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
New Castle was founded in 1802.
The median home in New Castle was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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