What are the schools like in New Castle, CO?

New Castle is served primarily by Garfield School District No. Re-2. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in New Castle?

The median household income in New Castle, CO is $82,473 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in New Castle, CO?

New Castle has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

New Castle, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is New Castle, CO affordable or expensive?

New Castle's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means New Castle is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $436,200 and the median rent is $1,257 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in New Castle, CO?

New Castle has a violent crime rate of 123.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 680.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is New Castle, CO a Good Place to Live?

New Castle is a small town of 4,874 in Colorado, with a median household income of $82,473 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: New Castle stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether New Castle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All New Castle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.4

New Castle's overall cost of living index is 100.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in New Castle costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	New Castle, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$436,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,257	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,473	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

New Castle's violent crime rate is 123.7 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.7 /100k

Property Crime

680.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

New Castle is served primarily by Garfield School District No. Re-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	New Castle, CO	National Avg
School District	Garfield School District No. Re-2	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

New Castle sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	New Castle, CO
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	20.1"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	New Castle, CO	National Avg
Population	4,874	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chacra, CO 4 mi Silt, CO 7 mi Glenwood Springs, CO 10 mi No Name, CO 13 mi Rifle, CO 13 mi

ZIP Codes in New Castle

New Castle, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81647

New Castle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Castle, CO affordable or expensive?

New Castle's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts New Castle roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $436,200 and median rent is $1,257/month.

What is the crime rate in New Castle, CO?

New Castle's violent crime rate is 123.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 680.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in New Castle?

Public schools in New Castle are operated by Garfield School District No. Re-2. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is New Castle, CO a good place to live?

New Castle, CO has a population of 4,874, a median household income of $82,473, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in New Castle?

New Castle averages 37.4°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in New Castle?

New Castle, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81647.

What is the population of New Castle?

The population of New Castle, Colorado is 4,874 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in New Castle?

Key numbers for living in New Castle: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $436,200, median household income $82,473, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Castle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.