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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in New Castle

New Castle, DE has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 494 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,739 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good, suggesting well-maintained options in this small city.

7
Properties
494
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,739/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median household income in New Castle is $89,205 annually, while the median gross rent is $1,739 per month. About 37% of residents rent their homes, and the 4 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer income-based options for renters who need housing costs below market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
396 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the New Castle Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 396 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 44 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around New Castle

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in New Castle has a Walk Score of 44 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 37. Most errands and trips are likely to require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
15 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 15 schools across 2 districts serve New Castle, including 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$89,205 median income

Cost of Living in New Castle, DE

The median household income in New Castle is $89,205 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $1,739 per month, per the same source, which can make income-restricted housing a meaningful option for cost-burdened renters.

HUD-assisted and income-based units are designed to keep housing costs tied to a percentage of your income rather than market rates. New Castle has 4 income-restricted properties with 258 total units to help bridge that gap.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in New Castle have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(4 of 7 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (3)

7 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in New Castle, DE

New Castle is a small city in Delaware with a modest inventory of HUD-assisted and income-based rental housing. With 4 properties and 258 total units tracked on Lease Lantern, renters searching for affordable options here will find a limited but notably high-performing pool -- all 4 scored properties earned either an excellent or good HUD inspection rating, with 3 rated excellent and an average score of 93.

None of the 4 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters weighing location stability.

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in New Castle is $1,739 per month, and the median household income is $89,205 annually. About 37% of residents rent their homes, according to the same source. For renters who qualify for income-restricted housing, the gap between market-rate rents and assisted housing costs can make a meaningful difference.

Getting around New Castle without a car can be challenging. According to Walk Score, the city scores 44 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 37 for bikeability, so access to a vehicle is worth factoring into your housing search.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the New Castle Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 396 per 100,000 residents for 2024.

New Castle is served by 2 school districts and 15 public schools -- including 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Delaware income limits (2026)Delaware public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Delaware

Helpful guides

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