New Castle, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$283,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$224 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$531 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Craig County
1
Roanoke Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Craig County
1
Roanoke Metro Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 3 3 43
Apr 3 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, VA State Senate District 3, VA State House District 37, VA
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Schools

McCleary Elem
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Craig County High
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Mason's Cove Elem
10 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Hollins University
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roanoke College
15 miles, S • 2.3 star
American National University
15 miles, S • 1 star
Radford University-Carilion
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Lewisgale Medical Center
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
Carilion Medical Center
20 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany
24 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
27 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
29 miles, N • 1 star
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