At a Glance
Median Income
$162,646
$93,095 per capita
Home Value
$1,128,200
Zillow: $1,397,715
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.1%
5.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 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
3.4 / 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 $162,646 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,095. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newcastle is $1,128,200 , 300% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,397,715. Median rent is $2,314/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Newcastle reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,631/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.1% of adults in Newcastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population12,945
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,916/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,646
Per Capita$93,095
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,128,200
Rent$2,314
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$1,397,715
Housing Units5,621
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,631/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary375/100K
Health
Obesity19.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking5.3%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation382 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Newcastle was built in 1996.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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