What are the schools like in Newcastle, CA?

Newcastle is served primarily by Newcastle Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

What is the median household income in Newcastle?

The median household income in Newcastle, CA is $101,925 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Newcastle, CA?

Newcastle has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches.

Newcastle, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newcastle, CA affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newcastle is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $520,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newcastle, CA?

Newcastle has a violent crime rate of 146.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 850.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newcastle, CA a Good Place to Live?

Newcastle is a small town of 1,501 in California, with a median household income of $101,925 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Newcastle stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Newcastle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newcastle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Newcastle's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newcastle costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newcastle, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$520,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,925	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.9 /100k

Property Crime

850.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newcastle is served primarily by Newcastle Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newcastle, CA	National Avg
School District	Newcastle Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newcastle sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Newcastle, CA
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	30.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Newcastle, CA	National Avg
Population	1,501	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Penryn, CA 2 mi Auburn, CA 4 mi North Auburn, CA 5 mi Loomis, CA 5 mi Rocklin, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Newcastle

Newcastle, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95658

Newcastle vs Other Cities

Newcastle, CA vs Penryn, CA Newcastle, CA vs Auburn, CA Newcastle, CA vs North Auburn, CA Newcastle, CA vs Loomis, CA Newcastle, CA vs Rocklin, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newcastle, CA affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newcastle roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $520,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Newcastle, CA?

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 850.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newcastle?

Public schools in Newcastle are operated by Newcastle Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newcastle, CA a good place to live?

Newcastle, CA has a population of 1,501, a median household income of $101,925, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newcastle?

Newcastle averages 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newcastle?

Newcastle, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95658.

What is the population of Newcastle?

The population of Newcastle, California is 1,501 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newcastle?

Key numbers for living in Newcastle: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $520,300, median household income $101,925, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newcastle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.