Central, LA vs New Castle, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Castle
83.1
#17 nationally
New Castle leads in walk score (44 vs 7). New Castle leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.1). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $39,948).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | New Castle, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 21,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $153,221 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $39,948 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+33.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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B
83.1 Score
New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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