New Castle, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Craig County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
124 Population 729/sq mi density
$283,300 Home Value $216,660 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Castle, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$283,300
0% below
Zillow: $216,660
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
24% above
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Home Value
100%
Rent
71%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Castle a Good Place to Live?

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4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Castle is $283,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,660. Median rent is $820/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

41.7% of adults in New Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Castle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population124
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,793
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value$283,300
Rent$820
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$216,660
Housing Units101
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,978/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation1,349 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in New Castle was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.