Question 1

Is New Castle, DE or Rehoboth Beach, DE cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Castle, DE is cheaper. The median home price in New Castle, DE is approximately $229,300 and in Rehoboth Beach, DE it is approximately $486,300 — a difference of $257,000.

Question 2

Is New Castle, DE or Rehoboth Beach, DE safer?

Accepted Answer

Rehoboth Beach, DE scores higher on safety. New Castle, DE has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Rehoboth Beach, DE has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Which has better schools, New Castle, DE or Rehoboth Beach, DE?

Accepted Answer

New Castle, DE has higher-rated schools. New Castle, DE has a school rating of 7.5/10 and Rehoboth Beach, DE has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in New Castle, DE or Rehoboth Beach, DE?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	New Castle, DE	Rehoboth Beach, DE
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$229K ✓ Lower price	$486K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$72K	$101K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools	7/10
Best for	Families looking for a quiet suburban feelCommuters to Wilmington or nearby citiesFirst‑time home buyers seeking affordability	Retirees looking for a quiet beach retreatVacation homeowners wanting a second propertyPeople who value a strong school system for kids

New Castle, DE vs Rehoboth Beach, DE

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