At a Glance
Median Income
$76,389
$42,691 per capita
Home Value
$417,700
Zillow: $443,748
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
3,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
251 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $76,389 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,691. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,289 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $417,700 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,748. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Newcastle reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,442/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population621
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,389
Per Capita$42,691
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,633M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
B+
Home Value$417,700
Rent$1,042
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$443,748
Housing Units353
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property3,442/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation160 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute10 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 1983.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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