Moving to New Castle: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to New Castle means joining a real, small, historic riverfront city -- Delaware's genuine first colonial capital, founded in 1651.
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Learn moreDelaware's actual first colonial capital
New Castle genuinely served as the capital of the Delaware colony from roughly a decade after its 1651 founding until that role moved to Dover in 1777.
A well-preserved Historic District
New Castle's Historic District carries more than 600 historic structures spanning four centuries, described by New Castle's own historical society as one of the most well-preserved communities in the United States.
Below-national citywide housing costs
New Castle's citywide average home value (~$286,159) runs below the national median, though the Historic District specifically commands a meaningfully higher price.
Key takeaways
- New Castle is Delaware's genuine first colonial capital, founded in 1651.
- The Historic District's 600+ structures are described by New Castle's own historical society as among the best-preserved in the US.
- Citywide housing costs run below the national median, though the Historic District itself is pricier.
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