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New Castle Area Facts

  • New Castle has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Castle crime rates are 56% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in New Castle is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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New Castle, PA: A Nostalgic Mill Town User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I lived in New Castle, PA until I graduated from college and relocated to South Florida at the age of 24. I thoroughly enjoyed the small town feel and the camaraderie among residents of the city. Living in New Castle is a fantastic option for raising a family. Quality schools suc ...Read More h as Neshannock and Shenango Jr./Sr. High provide a safe and engaging learning environment. The small volume of traffic and close location to family friendly attractions like Pearson Park are enticing for prospective residents.

New Castle is located in the Rust Belt creating employment options that are not as lucrative as other major cities. The effect of declining economy in New Castle stifles the nightlife and shopping options. However, with close proximity to Pittsburgh and other major cities in Ohio, relocation to New Castle is a distinct possibility.

Return visits to New Castle provide unmatched nostalgia. I can always count on childhood favorite restaurants like Coney Island to enjoy a delicious hot dog that remains unblemished for more than thirty years. New Castle is a historic gem that will always be my home! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Castle? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Zambelli Memorial Park
      Dean Park
      North Street Playground
      Long Avenue Park
      Park Avenue Playground
      Gaston Park
      Bell Avenue Park
      J.P. Byers Playground

      Entertainment

      Taggart Stadium
      Socs Roussos Stadium
      Westgate Cinemas
      Cascade Park Amphitheatre
      Frank Bongivengo Field

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Papa Gelateria
      Marty's Deli
      Dairy Queen
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New Castle? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in New Castle.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Castle? The cost of living in New Castle is 84/100 - which is 14% lower than Pennsylvania.
      New Castle
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Castle? New Castle crime rates are 2,877, which are 56% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,877 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35  

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New Castle? The median income in New Castle is $35,117 which is 36% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $35,11737% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,74134% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      42% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is New Castle a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UPMC Jameson

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are New Castle home prices? New Castle home prices are $62,800 - which is 63% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $62,80066% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66130% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does New Castle have good schools? The New Castle graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is New Castle a good place to live? New Castle has an overall rating of 73% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      5 total surveys

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