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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
300,125 Population 6,818/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,016 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$260,807 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,016
40% below
$45,016 per capita
Home Value
$260,807
7% below
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
55.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
208 sunny days/yr

Is Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne residents earn a median household income of $45,016 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,016. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcastle upon Tyne is $260,807 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,125/month.

Education

34.6% of adults in Newcastle upon Tyne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 55.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Newcastle upon Tyne has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population300,125
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density6,818/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,016
Per Capita$45,016
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

B
Home Value$260,807
Rent$1,125
Ownership49.7%
Housing Units120,050

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days208/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+55.9%

Community

Did You Know?

12.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.0% work from home.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.