Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
South New Castle is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 849. Residents earn $62,321 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, South New Castle receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. South New Castle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South New Castle is $62,321, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in South New Castle is $86,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
South 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 | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,321 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,599 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below 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 | 6.11% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $86,000 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,252 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| 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 | 1,015 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9747°N, 80.3456°W |
| County FIPS | 42073 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,653/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 280 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |