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New Castle, IN

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Savor outdoor recreation and local history in Central Indiana

Rural Suburban Active Historic Quaint Riverside Affordable Welcoming Commuter

Located in the heart of Indiana, New Castle sits in Henry County along the Big Blue River. New Castle offers residents the best of rural and urban living, boasting a strong sense of community spirit within minutes of larger cities like Muncie and Indianapolis.

Outdoor activities abound in New Castle, with eight public parks, an aquatic center, and numerous athletic facilities and multi-use trails in town. New Castle is also convenient to the expansive Summit Lake State Park. New Castle celebrates history at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and throughout its own historic downtown area. The largest high school gymnasium in the world is also situated in New Castle. Getting around from New Castle is easy with access to I-70 as well as Routes 3 and 38.

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wilbur Wright Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

294 Students

7
out of 10

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

235 Students

7
out of 10

Blue River Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

322 Students

5
out of 10

Westwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

260 Students

5
out of 10

Eastwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

274 Students

4
out of 10

New Castle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

5
out of 10

Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-12

320 Students

3
out of 10

New Castle High School

Public

Grades 9-12

836 Students

4
out of 10

Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-12

320 Students

3
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.