New Castle County, DE

Population 546,076

New Castle County is located in the state of Delaware. The population is 546,076.

There are 143 public schools in New Castle County with an average Homefacts rating of B-. Unemployment in New Castle County is very high and the median home sales price is $0.

New Castle County, DE Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.4%

Environmental Hazards

3,152 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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143 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 143 K-12 public schools in New Castle County, DE and 78 private schools. Homefacts rates New Castle County's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
78 Private Schools

Advoserv

Albert Einstein Academy

All Saints Catholic School

Archmere Academy

Bank Of America Child Developmental Ctr Wilmington

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13 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime Index

3 Former Drug Labs view all

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Property Report Overview

Average Listing Price
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Median Sales Price
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Median Home Value

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    8.6%
  • Rented
    30.3%
  • Owned
    61.1%

1,908 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of New Castle County, DE issued 1,908 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,908 permits, 1289 were issued for single family homes and 619 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Castle County, DE issued 1,464 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,464 permits, 994 were issued for single family homes and 470 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $940
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,071
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,298
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,605
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,837

Zip Codes

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Environmental Hazards

3152 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HAZARDOUS (0/0)
    New Castle County, DE has 0% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Castle County, DE is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.91 Average
    New Castle County, DE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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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 County, DE

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Castle County, DE: $67,274

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Castle County is 4.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.6% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.81%
White Collar - 66.19%

Politics

State Representatives

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

Neighborhood Info

10 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

50 Cemeteries view all

103 FCC Towers view all

34 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

15 Libraries view all

14 Police Stations view all

30 Retirement Homes view all

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