One of the greatest aspects of living in New Castle County is that it features a close proximity to some of the most exciting metropolitan areas on the East Coast, but still maintains an agreeable cost of living. The county boasts some of the lowest rates in its region for groceries, housing and transportation as well as a low overall cost of living index based on data gathered from the Council for Community and Economic Research. In addition to low property and income taxes, the county doesn’t have a sales tax making life very affordable for area home owners.
New Castle may be low in cost, however it sacrifices nothing in quality of living. The county features a wide variety of recreational resources including 245 regional, district or neighborhood parks and sports facilities. Home owners in New Castle also have ready access to some of the most beautiful natural parks and recreation areas in the country. Just a short drive beyond the borders of the county can deliver residents to sandy beaches like Bowers Beach and Rehoboth Beach or to the stunning Pocono Mountains.
Economic development is an important facet to New Castle County officials, and the success the county has had in attracting some of the country’s largest companies is a testament to their efforts to make the county a wonderful place to work and live. The New Castle County Office of Economic Development has coordinated with the Delaware Economic Development Office to create a positive environment for large corporations to invest in. As a result, the county is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies such as DuPont, AstraZeneca and Bank of America among many more.
This thriving climate of business has helped to keep New Castle County residents happily employed. Those who work for themselves have also found a welcoming environment in New Castle County. The county stands strong behind local startups by providing networking events and business education through the Emerging Enterprise Center, an incubator for small businesses.
