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Living in New Castle

In July 2026, New Castle had a population of 17,367. There were 60 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$781 per month, while the median home value was US$98,000 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population17,390people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,668EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent686.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.89%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime809offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 49% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.85µg/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.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in New Castle.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 61.6%, and the vacancy rate was 14.6% in July 2026. 38.7% 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 internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$781/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent38.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)735.1 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)1Official
Median monthly rent686.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes145 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

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 worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 223 of 17,390 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$51,606 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in New Castle is 4.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,606 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,668 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,394 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.89 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental 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: €3,394 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,853of €2,670 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.€2,670
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− €735
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€1,853
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
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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 higher88.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents60 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,833 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 residents809 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes22 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.81 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportAID3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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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 mean6.85 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202423Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.17 · Feb 3.33 · Mar 9.33 · Apr 16.56 · May 22.33 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 28.39 · Aug 27.78 · Sep 25.11 · Oct 18.44 · Nov 10.33 · Dec 3.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00126164 (NEW CASTLE 3 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.28 · Feb -7 · Mar -2.22 · Apr 3.56 · May 9.83 · Jun 14.78 · Jul 16.11 · Aug 14.94 · Sep 11.11 · Oct 5 · Nov -0.556 · Dec -5.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00126164 (NEW CASTLE 3 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.56 · Feb -1.83 · Mar 3.56 · Apr 10.06 · May 16.06 · Jun 20.78 · Jul 22.28 · Aug 21.39 · Sep 18.11 · Oct 11.72 · Nov 4.89 · Dec -0.611 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 76.45 · Feb 62.48 · Mar 86.36 · Apr 112.3 · May 123.2 · Jun 135.6 · Jul 119.4 · Aug 85.85 · Sep 77.98 · Oct 82.04 · Nov 87.63 · Dec 77.22 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00126164 (NEW CASTLE 3 SW)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading113.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.36 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation816.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Fishers ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.2 °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 223 is not 0.5% 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 share0.547 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents223 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density916.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,390 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics17,377 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value98,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes61.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher13.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202232,285 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,586 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

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.

Noblesville as a New Castle alternative in the same region

58 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.7% Noblesville vs 0.5% New Castle+753%
  • Residents: 76,111 Noblesville vs 17,390 New Castle+338%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,942 Noblesville vs €2,668 New Castle+48%
  • Unemployment: 2.9% Noblesville vs 4.9% New Castle−42%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 622 Noblesville vs 809 New Castle−23%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,646 Noblesville vs €3,394 New Castleno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 34.0 km Noblesville vs 29.0 km New Castle+17%
Full comparisonMore about Noblesville

Plainfield as a New Castle alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 304 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.5% New Castle+1017%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,668 New Castle+81%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 17,390 New Castle+188%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.9% New Castle−23%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 29.0 km New Castle−69%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,394 New Castleno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 809 New Castle−8%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with New Castle, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Cortland17,394 residentsGulf Shores17,394 residentsBryn Mawr-Skyway17,397 residentsAshwaubenon17,398 residentsGrimes17,405 residentsAndover17,370 residents

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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 3,394 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in New Castle?

The unemployment rate is 4.89 %. 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 6.85 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 809 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 17,390 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in New Castle?

223 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.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00126164 (NEW CASTLE 3 SW) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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