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New Castle, PA Area Guide

See all that the Fireworks Capital of America has to offer

Riverside Affordable Historic Spirited Accessible

Regarded as the “Fireworks Capital of America,” New Castle is home to two local fireworks companies of international stature. New Castle celebrates the designation with a massive Fourth of July Festival every year. New Castle also hosts events such as the Annual Cascade of Lights, Back to the '50s Vintage Car Show, a Farmers Market, and free Friday Night Concerts to foster a sense of community in town.

There is no shortage of things to do in New Castle. Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum showcases vintage modes of transportation for New Castle locals and visitors. Living Treasures Animal Park affords guests the opportunity to get close to a wide variety of animals. Options for outdoor recreational activities are plentiful in New Castle, with access to Cascade Park, the Shenango River, and Mister C’s Funspot. The many metropolitan amenities of Pittsburgh are just an hour’s drive from New Castle as well, should you crave the big-city bustle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Castle, PA is $716 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $2,053 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Castle has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$716/month
460 Sq Ft
House
$1,389/month
1,094 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Castle, PA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Laurel El School

Public

Grades K-5

Mohawk El School

Public

Grades K-5

Shenango El School

Public

Grades K-5

Washington Intrmd School

Public

Grades K-5

Shenango High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Union Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

NEW CASTLE JHS

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cascade Park
  • West Park Nature Center
  • McConnells Mill State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.