Newcastle, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,594 Population
$110,446 Median Income
$596,400 Home Value
$1,633 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
42.7 yrs Median Age
27.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.8
Economy
3.6
Affordability
3.2
Education

People

Population1,594
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89.0%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$110,446
Per Capita Income$50,885
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$135,538M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$596,400
Zillow Value$907,395
Median Rent$1,633
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul47° / 78°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)32

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Work From Home11.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Newcastle Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$110,446
Home Value$596,400
Median Rent$1,633
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
Unemployment2.0%
Avg Temperature61.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,594
Population Density667 per sq mi
Median Age42.7 years
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89% Black 1.4% Hispanic 2.8% Other 6.8%
White89.0%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.8%

Language

English Only90.2%
Spanish Speakers9.8%
English 90.2% Spanish 9.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.3%
Health Insurance99.6%

Income

47% above avg
Median Household Income$110,446
Per Capita Income$50,885
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,541
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,301
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Retail Stores3,717
Manufacturing761
Total Establishments73,284

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,301 Healthcare 4,098 Retail 3,717 Manufacturing 761

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,943
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,181

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home11.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

112% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$596,400
Zillow Home Value Index$907,395

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$529,000
Price Per Sq Ft$448
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied89.6%

Rental Costs

40% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,633

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,181
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.04%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.2%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.6%
Regular Checkup71.0%
Premature Death Rate7,616 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4,098
Restaurants (County)3,301

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)204

Temperature

47°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Land Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density667 per sq mi
Latitude38.8667°
Longitude-121.1320°
County FIPS06067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Democrat +19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
High School+89.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density667 per sq mi
Land Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)204

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