New Castle City Property Records in Pennsylvania

New Castle property records document ownership, transfers, mortgages, liens, parcel boundaries, assessed values, taxes, and land-use history for real estate in New Castle County, Delaware. Users can access deed and mortgage records through the New Castle County Recorder of Deeds, which maintains recorded instruments and offers online search tools as well as in-person services. Assessment, parcel, and property tax information is available through the New Castle County Office of Finance and the county’s property tax/parcel search resources. Zoning, permits, subdivision, and land-development records may be obtained from the New Castle County Department of Land Use. For court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, judgments, or disputes—users may search records through the Delaware Superior Court or related Delaware judiciary resources. These official sources provide the most reliable legal records for verifying ownership, encumbrances, tax status, and property history.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$41,478
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$72,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,541
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$698 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
55%
Population
Population:
21,727

New Castle Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in New Castle. It provides counts for violent crimes, including murder, robbery and assault, and for property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft.

The data shows 2 murders, 0 robberies and 16 assaults reported. For property crimes, it shows 220 property crimes, including 45 burglaries and 23 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use these counts to compare the reported violent and property crime categories for New Castle. The figures show how many incidents were recorded in each category, which helps readers see where the reported crime in the data is concentrated.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
45
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
23
Theft
Theft:
152
Assault
Assault:
16
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of New Castle

New Castle is mostly White, with 16,458 residents (76%). Black residents number 2,253 (10%), and Two or More Races residents total 1,844 (8%). Hispanic residents number 1,071 (5%), while Other Race residents number 97 (0.45%).

White
76%
16,458
Black
10%
2,253
Two + Races
8%
1,844
Hispanic
5%
1,071
Other Race
0.45%
97
American Indian
0.02%
4
Asian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

New Castle, Ratings Compared Across Pennsylvania C

The ratings for New Castle cover different aspects of life in the city. Cost of Living (A-), Commute (A-), and Diversity (B+) are the three highest-rated categories. Other notable ratings include Nightlife (B), Walkability (C+), and Public Schools (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is New Castle

New Castle's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (49%), Bachelor Degree (12%), and Some College (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
49%
Bachelor Degree
12%
Some College
11%
Below High School
10%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
3%
Doctorate
0.16%

When Were Homes Built

New Castle's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (45%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (30%) and 1960 - 1979 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
45%
1940 - 1959
30%
1960 - 1979
19%
1980 - 1999
5%
2000 - Present
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

New Castle's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (45%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (26%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
45%
2 Bedrooms
26%
1 Bedroom
14%
4 Bedrooms
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

New Castle's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), 25 - 34 (14%), and Under 10 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
25 - 34
14%
Under 10
13%
55 - 64
13%
45 - 54
11%
10 - 17
11%
35 - 44
11%
18 - 24
7%

Property Market Trends at New Castle

New Castle's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $72,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $698 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in New Castle's dynamic real estate landscape.

New Castle Assessor Office

Lawrence County Assessment Office

Street:
430 Court Street
City:
New Castle
County:
Lawrence
State:
PA
Zip Code:
16101
Phone:
724-656-1938
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 4PM)

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