Living in South New Castle, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South New Castle · Census data 2020–2024
South New Castle has 712 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $69,375 (11% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $104,100, the median rent is $933/month.
South New Castle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South New Castle at a glance
- Population
- 712
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $104,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is South New Castle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South New Castle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South New Castle the median home value is $104,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
South New Castle median household income
The median household income in South New Castle is $69,375 and the income per person is $29,274. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South New Castle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.52
South New Castle demographics
- Population
- 712
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South New Castle ›
Education in South New Castle
22% of adults 25 and older in South New Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South New Castle
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
South New Castle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South New Castle | 712 | $69,375 | $104,100 | $933 |
| New Castle | 21,579 | $42,219 | $77,400 | $741 |
| Oakland | 1,330 | $63,372 | $125,800 | $1,034 |
| Taylor | 1,056 | $43,676 | $107,700 | $826 |
| Shenango | 7,062 | $77,522 | $169,100 | $735 |
| Oakwood | 2,253 | $71,583 | $118,400 | $850 |
| West Pittsburg | 909 | $44,510 | $106,900 | $797 |
| New Castle Northwest | 1,223 | $72,500 | $155,300 | — |
| Union | 4,926 | $64,826 | $119,100 | $1,176 |
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What is the median household income in South New Castle, PA?
The median household income in South New Castle is $69,375, 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South New Castle?
The median home value in South New Castle is $104,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South New Castle?
The median gross rent in South New Castle is $933 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is South New Castle, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in South New Castle?
The median age in South New Castle is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South New Castle?
The average commute to work in South New Castle is 22 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South New Castle?
The unemployment rate in South New Castle is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South New Castle?
22% of adults in South 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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