What is the housing market like in New Castle, DE?

Home prices in New Castle vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026

How is the commute from New Castle, DE?

Approximate drive to Center City Philadelphia: ~70 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).

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About New Castle

New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, about 29 miles southwest of Center City Philadelphia. The population was 5,551 at the 2020 census. The city is located six miles (10 km) south of Wilmington and is situated on the Delaware River. Profile data read September 25, 2026.

Old Town Hall, 201 Delaware St, New Castle, Delaware, USA. Viewed from the southwest. A contributing property to the New Castle Historic District.Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0

Home prices in New Castle

Home prices in New Castle vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in New Castle

New Castle Historic District.
New Castle Court House Museum.
Fame Museum.

Commuting from New Castle

Approximate drive to Center City Philadelphia: ~70 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).

New Castle FAQs

What is the housing market like in New Castle, DE?
Home prices in New Castle vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026
How is the commute from New Castle, DE?
Approximate drive to Center City Philadelphia: ~70 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).

Town links

Schools

Colonial School District — NCES district profile

Transit

SEPTA

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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