Best Neighborhoods in New Castle, PA
Comprehensive data on New Castle, PA including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in New Castle, PA — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for New Castle, PA is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of New Castle as a whole.
New Castle has a population of 21,863, a median household income of $39,948, an unemployment rate of 15.6%, and a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median home value citywide is $70,900, which is 75% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
New Castle at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for New Castle is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$70,900
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$39,948
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
21,863
Walk Score
1/100
Violent Crime
1.5 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 43
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Unemployment
15.6%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors