What are the schools like in Newcastle, ME?

School district data for Newcastle is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Newcastle?

The median household income in Newcastle, ME is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Newcastle, ME?

Newcastle has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 78.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Newcastle, ME affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newcastle is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $402,400 and the median rent is $1,021 per month.

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

Newcastle has a violent crime rate of 92.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 606.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newcastle, ME a Good Place to Live?

Newcastle is a small town of 680 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: Newcastle stands out for a well-educated population, 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: 100.0

Newcastle's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Newcastle's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	Newcastle, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$402,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,021	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 92.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.4 /100k

Property Crime

606.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Newcastle, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newcastle sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 78.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newcastle, ME
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	78.7"

Demographics

Metric	Newcastle, ME	National Avg
Population	680	—
Median Age	56.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.3%	22.2%
65 and over	30.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Damariscotta, ME 2 mi Wiscasset, ME 8 mi Waldoboro, ME 8 mi Boothbay Harbor, ME 14 mi Richmond, ME 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Newcastle

Newcastle, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04553

Newcastle vs Other Cities

Newcastle, ME vs Damariscotta, ME Newcastle, ME vs Wiscasset, ME Newcastle, ME vs Waldoboro, ME Newcastle, ME vs Boothbay Harbor, ME Newcastle, ME vs Richmond, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newcastle, ME affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $402,400 and median rent is $1,021/month.

What is the crime rate in Newcastle, ME?

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 92.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 606.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newcastle?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Newcastle, ME a good place to live?

Newcastle, ME has a population of 680, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 78.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newcastle?

Newcastle, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04553.

What is the population of Newcastle?

The population of Newcastle, Maine is 680 with a median age of 56.2. 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 100 (100 = US average), median home $402,400, median household income N/A, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.