Living in New Castle, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Castle · Census data 2020–2024
New Castle has 827 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $176,953 (79% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $1,701,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
New Castle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Castle at a glance
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 62.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $176,953State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $1,701,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is New Castle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 323% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Castle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Castle the median home value is $1,701,300, 411% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.
New Castle median household income
The median household income in New Castle is $176,953 and the income per person is $125,291. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in New Castle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 466
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.06
New Castle demographics
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 44.3%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Castle ›
Education in New Castle
68.8% of adults 25 and older in New Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Castle
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 40.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
New Castle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 827 | $176,953 | $1,701,300 | $3,501 |
| Rye | 5,611 | $140,655 | $1,028,100 | $1,781 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $475,600 | $2,155 |
| York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $627,700 | $1,322 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
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What is the median household income in New Castle, NH?
The median household income in New Castle is $176,953, 79% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Castle?
The median home value in New Castle is $1,701,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in New Castle?
The median gross rent in New Castle is $3,501 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is New Castle, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 323% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in New Castle?
The median age in New Castle is 62.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in New Castle?
The average commute to work in New Castle is 33 minutes; 40.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Castle?
The unemployment rate in New Castle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Castle?
68.8% of adults in New Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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