New Castle, Delaware

Population 5,309

New Castle Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26%

Crime Rate

44.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 180
  • Violent Crimes: 378
  • Robbery: 90
  • Burglary: 342
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Environmental Hazards

488 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 41
  • Tanks & Spills: 425

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Delaware unemployment average: 4.6%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in New Castle, DE and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates New Castle's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of New Castle, DE issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Castle, DE issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $930
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,060
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,285
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,590
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,820

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Environmental Hazards

488 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    New Castle, DE has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Castle, DE is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    New Castle, DE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 35.8°
  • March 45.3°
  • April 53.88°
  • May 64.56°
  • June 73.56°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 75.7°
  • September 69.28°
  • October 57.62°
  • November 46.47°
  • December 36.17°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Castle, DE

Earthquakes
New Castle, DE has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Castle, DE has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Castle, DE has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Castle, DE has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Castle, DE: $59,657

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Castle is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.6% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.16%
White Collar - 68.84%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Markell
  • Sen. Thomas R. Carper
  • Sen. Christopher A. Coons

City Representatives

  • John Carney

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

26 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in New Castle, DE

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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