New Castle, Delaware · ZIP 19720

New Castle — ZIP 19720

New Castle (19720) scores 57/100 — Fair for New Castle. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $286K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency26%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$286K

Median rent$1,747/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$286K

Median Rent

$1,747/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,809

Violent Crime

2,126

Property Crime

9,683

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for New Castle County, Delaware (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Southern Elementary School	KG–05	729	23%	27%
Castle Hills Elementary School	KG–05	462	20%	24%
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School	KG–05	436	17%	26%
Pleasantville Elementary School	KG–05	389	17%	36%
Wilmington Manor Elementary School	KG–05	291	17%	27%
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School	06–08	846	14%	36%
Penn (William) High School	09–12	2,069	12%	32%
Charter School of New Castle	KG–08	788	12%	26%
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School	KG–05	324	8%	22%
Read (George) Middle School	06–08	662	7%	30%
New Castle Elementary School	KG–05	383	7%	14%
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School	06–08	615	5%	17%
The Colwyck Center	PK–PK	222	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

60,593

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19720 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 19720 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 19720 is approximately $286K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 19720 in New Castle has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.