Why Live in New Castle
Newcomers to New Castle, a small Rust Belt city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, often marvel at its culinary diversity. Here, diners can find Asian, Italian and Syrian restaurants, among others. “New Castle is a city of many cultures,” says April Boyd, a Realtor with Realty One who lives north of town in Hermitage. “You won’t find a lot of commercial chains. It’s mostly small businesses and mom-and-pop places.” Eastern Europeans and Middle Easterners came to New Castle in large numbers around the turn of the century, attracted by the city’s steel mills and other industries. Today, the area’s cultural traditions are celebrated at Lawrence County Heritage Days in Cascade Park in late August.
Greek immigrants also settled in New Castle and introduced the city to chili dogs, which were so beloved that New Castle is now known as the “hotdog capital of the world.” The city is also renowned for its fireworks industry. Two companies, Pyrotecnico and Zambelli Fireworks, are based in New Castle and have been featured in Presidential celebrations and Super Bowls. The city also has a Fireworks Festival in late July to celebrate its other epithet — “Fireworks Capital of America.”
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Home Trends in New Castle, PA
On average, homes in New Castle, PA sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in New Castle, PA over the last 12 months is $125,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$125,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$115,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$215,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95
Number of Homes for Sale
154
Last 12 months Home Sales
472
Median List Price
$125,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%