Newcastle, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
329
Population
968/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$47,235 per capita
$101,800
Home Value
$114,575 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $663/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$101,800
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
206
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$101,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$114,575
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.1%
Owner-Occupied
11.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$706/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,001/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,274/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,409/mo
Census median rent:
$663/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $101,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $114,575 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| FMR Studio | $706 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,001 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,274 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,409 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 206 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |