Maine
Newcastle is a small town in Maine with a population of 621. Residents earn $76,389 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Newcastle receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Newcastle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Newcastle is $76,389, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Newcastle is $417,700, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Newcastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 78.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,389 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,691 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,849 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,289 |
| County GDP | $2,633M |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 240 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,165 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $417,700 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $443,748 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,165 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.3 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 78.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0486°N, 69.5333°W |
| County FIPS | 23013 |
Winner: Democrat by 18.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Retail Stores | 240 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |