Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
New Castle
New Castle, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$718
Population
22,538
Renter Mix
46% Rent
See all that the Fireworks Capital of America has to offer
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,552
Average: $51,093
Education
3,143
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,227
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Castle has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in New Castle, PA is $718 for one bedroom, $1,248 for two bedrooms, and $2,053 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Castle has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$718/month
460 Sq Ft
House
$1,192/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Castle, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
670 Students
Public
Grades K-5
663 Students
Public
Grades K-5
528 Students
Public
Grades K-5
714 Students
Neshannock Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
537 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
346 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
175 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
706 Students
Neshannock Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
537 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
468 Students
Laurel Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
Mohawk Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
441 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.