At a Glance
Median Income
$110,446
$50,885 per capita
Home Value
$596,400
Zillow: $944,161
Median Rent
$1,633/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.0% smoking rate
How Newcastle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newcastle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newcastle residents earn a median household income of $110,446 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $596,400 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $944,161. Median rent is $1,633/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
27.6% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population1,594
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,446
Per Capita$50,885
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$596,400
Rent$1,633
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$944,161
Housing Units677
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation808 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.