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PA area data

New Castle, PA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in New Castle.

Population: 35,696 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Castle, PA is $122,517 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $121,050 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $949/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,517

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$122,517
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$122,687
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$121,050
Median list price
$176,675
Median price per sqft
$96
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
117
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
48

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$949/mo
1-year rent change
+6.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
4
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Laurel SD, Lawrence County Career and Technical Center, New Castle Area SD
Schools include
Laurel HS, Laurel El Sch, Laurel MS, Lawrence County Career and Technical Center, New Castle SHS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A09
NFIP flood claims on record
61
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sharon Steel Corp (Farrell Works Disposal Area) (17.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.5°F
Average low
41.5°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
21.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,317
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,350

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
New Castle Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER TRUMBULL, MH ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+63 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
69.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,633
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,921
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New CastleState medianUS median
Typical home value$122,517$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$121,050$254,900$325,000
Median days on market56 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$949/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,633$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Castle, PA?
$122,517.
What is the median sale price in New Castle, PA?
$121,050.
How long do homes take to sell in New Castle, PA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in New Castle, PA?
Typical rent: $949/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Castle, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning.
Is New Castle, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 61 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A09. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Castle, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Castle, PA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Castle, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Castle, PA?
15 schools (5 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Castle, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Castle, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Castle, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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