New Castle, DE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
5,519 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,565 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$411 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,447 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Castle County
5
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Delaware
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Castle County
4
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metro Area
4
Delaware
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 4 1 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, DE State Senate District 2, DE State Representative District 16, DE
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Schools

New Castle Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Castle Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Wilmington University
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Delaware College of Art and Design
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Strayer University-Delaware
5 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Salem Community College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rockford Center
5 miles, NW
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
22 miles, E • 4.1 star
Atlantic City International Airport
55 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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