Newcastle, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,149 Population 5/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $38,600 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 10.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Newcastle, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,000
11% below
$38,600 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
10.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
33.2% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
503% above
18.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
46%
Rent
57%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
603%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newcastle residents earn a median household income of $67,000 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,600. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcastle is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $666/month, with 10.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.1% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 33.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,149
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty18.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$742

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$666
Ownership93.9%
Housing Units495
Rent Burden10.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min