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South New Castle, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
South New Castle, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is South New Castle a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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.
Safety & Crime
South 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.
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 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.