At a Glance
Median Income
$82,670
$29,426 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $383,476
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
8.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newcastle residents earn a median household income of $82,670 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,426. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,224 business establishments, including 147 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,476. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
29.9% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,670
Per Capita$29,426
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$383,476
Housing Units80
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,259 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 147 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.