At a Glance
Median Income
$62,321
$29,752 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
Zillow: $141,502
Median Rent
$946/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How South New Castle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South New Castle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South New Castle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South New Castle residents earn a median household income of $62,321 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,752. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 South New Castle is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,502. Median rent is $946/month, with 20.8% 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 1954.
Education
16.8% of adults in South New Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South New Castle has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population849
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,653/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,321
Per Capita$29,752
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$946
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$141,502
Housing Units379
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation1,015 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
South New Castle was founded in 1901.
The median home in South New Castle was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler 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.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.