Newcastle, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Young County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
614 Population 343/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,007 per capita
$40,500 Home Value $204,888 Zillow
$521 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,500 home value, $521/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Newcastle, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$31,007 per capita
Home Value
$40,500
86% below
Zillow: $204,888
Median Rent
$521/mo
55% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°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
85%
Home Value
14%
Rent
45%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,007. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcastle is $40,500 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,888. Median rent is $521/month, with 27.6% 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 1965.

Education

17.0% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population614
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density343/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,007
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$1,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,500
Rent$521
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$204,888
Housing Units263
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute34 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Newcastle was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.