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New Castle, PA
New Castle · Lawrence County · PA 16101
Updated October 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$111K
Median Price
45/100
Walk Score
5.4/10
Schools
75 min
to Pittsburgh
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
54/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
35/100
DWalkability
45/100
WYLT Score57/100
Our Take
New Castle is cheap and safe from flooding, but it’s a car‑only town with a slow commute to Pittsburgh and mediocre schools. If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind driving, it can work, but for most people the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable median home price (≈$108k)
- ✓Rent under $700 a month
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet, low‑density suburban feel
Real Talk
- !High dependence on a car; walk score of 32 is very low
- !Public transit options are minimal (score 14)
- !Commute to Pittsburgh is about 75 minutes by car
- !School ratings are mixed; average 5.7/10
- $Higher property taxes for a small city
- $Potentially higher utility costs due to older homes
- $Limited local amenities may require travel for shopping and services
Best For
first‑time homebuyers on a budgetfamilies seeking a quiet suburban settingretirees looking for affordable livingcommuters to Pittsburgh willing to drive
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
New Castle, PA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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