At a Glance
Median Income
$97,315
$46,949 per capita
Home Value
$255,100
Zillow: $286,226
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
2,179/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 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+
3.7 / 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 $97,315 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,371 business establishments, including 593 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $255,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,226. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Newcastle reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,179/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population12,238
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,315
Per Capita$46,949
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$12,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,100
Rent$1,020
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$286,226
Housing Units4,659
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property2,179/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary488/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,195 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 593 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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