New Castle, PA vs Richfield, MN
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
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
New Castle leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.3). Richfield leads in median household income ($80,712 vs $39,948). New Castle leads in cost of living index (79 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Castle, PA | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.1 (#17) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 21,413 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,221 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $39,948 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.8 | D+42.6 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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