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Living in New Castle

New Castle's population was 5,579 in July 2026. There were 2,355 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 15 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 63.4% and the vacancy rate was 3.58%.

Last checked 2026-09-1937 sources

Population5,726people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,103EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,529EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,909offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 146% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.91µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to New Castle?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,739 per month, while the median home value was US$285,100 in July 2026. 36.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
New Castle recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,739/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent36.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,048 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,546 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent1,529 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes133 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is New Castle a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–65%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 557 of 5,726 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$89,205 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in New Castle is 1.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income89,205 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband84.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet3.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet2.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary4,103 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)26Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,013 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate1.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in New Castle?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,013 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,500of €3,127 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,127
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,546
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,500
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in New Castle Salary needed to live in New Castle

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to New Castle. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in New Castle. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents13.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio80 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents2,355 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,151 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in New Castle when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNew Castle highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with New Castle highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
New Castle1,120
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,909 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents377.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes20 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.2 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Destinations from nearest airport6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportILG3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for New Castle. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in New Castle.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in New Castle is 6.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.91 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202437Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.22 · Feb 6.72 · Mar 11.39 · Apr 17.89 · May 23.06 · Jun 27.89 · Jul 30.44 · Aug 29.39 · Sep 25.83 · Oct 19.44 · Nov 13.28 · Dec 7.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013781 (WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.56 · Feb -2.78 · Mar 1.06 · Apr 6.39 · May 11.89 · Jun 17.22 · Jul 20.17 · Aug 19.22 · Sep 15.17 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 3 · Dec -0.944 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013781 (WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.8 · Feb 2 · Mar 6.2 · Apr 12.2 · May 17.5 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 25.3 · Aug 24.3 · Sep 20.5 · Oct 14 · Nov 8.1 · Dec 3.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 82.04 · Feb 71.88 · Mar 105.7 · Apr 89.15 · May 90.68 · Jun 118.6 · Jul 112 · Aug 101.1 · Sep 111.3 · Oct 93.47 · Nov 77.72 · Dec 97.79 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013781 (WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading207.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.82 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites13 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,255 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.04 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.57 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Columbia ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±3.3 °C, Reims (France) ±3.4 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 557 is not 3.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.48 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents557 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population332,641 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Population density635.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population5,726 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,759 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value285,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes63.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate65.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad9.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage69.05 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage80.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance4.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher33.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available90.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022728,591 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,078 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home21.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans87.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on New Castle

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a New Castle alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1087 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,726 New Castle+774%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 1.3% New Castle+192%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,909 New Castle−81%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.5% New Castle+76%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 4.0 km New Castle+125%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,103 New Castle+18%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.9 µg/m³ New Castle+13%

Cities near New Castle

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Wilmington Manor 2.8 km away
Rent
1,067 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,379 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Pennsville 4.3 km away
Rent
1,157 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,730 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Carneys Point 9.5 km away
Rent
1,325 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,229 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Edgemoor 11.0 km away
Rent
1,329 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,429 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Bear 11.4 km away
Rent
1,636 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,638 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Brookside 13.1 km away
Rent
1,334 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,178 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around New Castle?

The median gross salary is 4,013 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in New Castle?

The unemployment rate is 1.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in New Castle?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.91 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is New Castle?

Police recorded 3,909 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in New Castle?

The published population is 5,726 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in New Castle?

557 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is New Castle a good place to live?

New Castle may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near New Castle?

Wilmington Manor, Pennsville, Elsmere, Wilmington, Carneys Point are near New Castle. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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