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New Castle, Pennsylvania · ZIP 16101

New Castle — ZIP 16101

Crime DataSchools

New Castle (16101) scores 76/100 — Good for New Castle. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $126K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby11

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index85/100
Typical home value$126K
Median rent$927/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

$126K

Median Rent

$927/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

740

Violent Crime

136

Property Crime

604

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (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
Laurel HS09–12313
95%
82%
Union Area HS09–12193
70%
65%
Laurel El SchKG–06503
66%
67%
Union Memorial El SchPK–05320
62%
67%
Shenango El SchKG–06485
45%
65%
New Castle SHS09–12740
42%
52%
Shenango HS07–12449
32%
65%
Union Area MS06–08174
32%
62%
Laurel MS07–08160
32%
62%
New Castle JHS06–08689
9%
27%
Harry W Lockley Early Learning CenterKG–02736Not reportedNot 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

30,960

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

43.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 16101 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 16101 has a school score of 71/100. 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 16101 is approximately $126K. 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 16101 in New Castle has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.