Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
May's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Taggart Stadium
Stadium
Socs Roussos Stadium
Stadium
Westgate Cinemas
Cinema
Cascade Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Frank Bongivengo Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (6) F
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa Gelateria
Sweets
Marty's Deli
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Big Shot Bob's House of Wings
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
M&P Coney Island
Fast Food
Hot Head Burritos
Fast Food
Parkstown
Bar
Fitness (2) F
The Rack
Gym
NCT
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Sparkle Market
Grocery Store
Joseph's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Zambelli Memorial Park
Park
Dean Park
Park
North Street Playground
Park
Long Avenue Park
Park
Park Avenue Playground
Park
Gaston Park
Park
Bell Avenue Park
Park
J.P. Byers Playground
Playground
Flaherty Field
Park
Cascade Street Playground
Park
Cunningham Park
Park
Cascade Park
Park
Gunton Park
Park
Scotland Meadows Park
Park
Clayton Street Park
Park
Darlington Park
Park
Ashland Playground
Park
Progressive Fields
Park
Shenango Park
Park
Shops (7) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Washington Center
Mall
Appreciative Apparel
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Call's Plaza
Mall
George True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Neshannock Plaza Center
Mall
The Underground Railroad Shoppe
Toys
GetGo
Convenience Store
Tic Toc Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Mary Turner Day Spa
Beauty
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Payless ShoeSource
Shoes
King's Jewelry
Fashion
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Gabe's
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in New Castle.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
White Street
Bus Stop
YMCA
Bus Stop
Downtown Transfer Center
Bus Stop
Library
Bus Stop
Lutton Street
Bus Stop
Lutton Street
Bus Stop
Skyview Towers
Bus Stop
Grant Street
Bus Stop
Butler Avenue
Bus Stop
Long Avenue
Bus Stop
Britton Hill Housing
Bus Stop
Big Run Apartments
Bus Stop
McGrath Manor
Bus Stop
Halco Drive
Bus Stop
Fulton Street
Bus Stop
Westview Terrace
Bus Stop
Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Charles Street
Bus Stop
City Line Street
Bus Stop
NCATA Transit Center
Bus Stop
Jameson Hospital
Bus Stop
Rose Avenue
Bus Stop
Harbor Heights
Bus Stop
West Washington Street
Bus Stop
Grandview Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in New Castle is 84/100 - which is 14% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

New Castle crime rates are 2,770 per 100k, which is 57% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,329 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
440 crimes per 100k D
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employment F

The median income in New Castle is $35,117 - which is 36% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$35,117 F
Unemployment Rate
6.6% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Adagio Health - New Castle Office
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
New Castle Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UPMC Jameson
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Union Township Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Union Township Police Dept
Police
MedExpress
Clinic
Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Lawrence County Family Medicine
Doctor
Karski Dental
Dentist
Dr. David C. Spokane Orthodontics
Dentist
Refresh Dental
Dentist
Schaville Eye Care Center
Doctor
Family First Urgent Care Center
Doctor
Mark A Moses DMD
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

New Castle home prices are $62,800 - which is 63% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$62,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The New Castle graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (11) F
St Vitus School
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Washington Intrmd Sch
Wesleyan Methodist Academy
New Castle Christian Academy
Union Memorial El Sch
Union Area Ms
Shenango El Sch
High Schools (7) F
New Castle Shs
Lawrence County Ctc
Wesleyan Methodist Academy
Union Area Hs
Shenango Hs
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ratings B

New Castle has an overall rating of 73% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D+
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New Castle, PA Area Guide

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  • New Castle has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Castle crime rates are 57% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in New Castle is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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New Castle, PA: A Nostalgic Mill Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I lived in New Castle, PA until I graduated from college and relocated to South Florida at the age of 24. I thoroughly enjoyed the small town feel and the camaraderie among residents of the city. Living in New Castle is a fantastic option for raising a family. Quality schools suc ...Read More h as Neshannock and Shenango Jr./Sr. High provide a safe and engaging learning environment. The small volume of traffic and close location to family friendly attractions like Pearson Park are enticing for prospective residents.

New Castle is located in the Rust Belt creating employment options that are not as lucrative as other major cities. The effect of declining economy in New Castle stifles the nightlife and shopping options. However, with close proximity to Pittsburgh and other major cities in Ohio, relocation to New Castle is a distinct possibility.

Return visits to New Castle provide unmatched nostalgia. I can always count on childhood favorite restaurants like Coney Island to enjoy a delicious hot dog that remains unblemished for more than thirty years. New Castle is a historic gem that will always be my home! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Castle? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Zambelli Memorial Park
      Dean Park
      North Street Playground
      Long Avenue Park
      Park Avenue Playground
      Gaston Park
      Bell Avenue Park
      J.P. Byers Playground

      Entertainment

      Taggart Stadium
      Socs Roussos Stadium
      Westgate Cinemas
      Cascade Park Amphitheatre
      Frank Bongivengo Field

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Papa Gelateria
      Marty's Deli
      Dairy Queen
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New Castle? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in New Castle.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Castle? The cost of living in New Castle is 84/100 - which is 14% lower than Pennsylvania.
      New Castle
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Castle? New Castle crime rates are 2,770, which are 57% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,770 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New Castle? The median income in New Castle is $35,117 which is 36% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $35,11737% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,74134% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      42% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is New Castle a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UPMC Jameson

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are New Castle home prices? New Castle home prices are $62,800 - which is 63% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $62,80066% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66130% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does New Castle have good schools? The New Castle graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is New Castle a good place to live? New Castle has an overall rating of 73% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      5 total surveys

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