Newcastle is a small city of 11,508 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $90,469
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newcastle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.0
Newcastle's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newcastle costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newcastle, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$239,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$947
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,469
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newcastle's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.9 /100k
Property Crime
834.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newcastle is served primarily by NEWCASTLE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newcastle, OK
National Avg
School District
NEWCASTLE
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newcastle sees average highs of 50.5°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Newcastle's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newcastle roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $239,100 and median rent is $947/month.
Newcastle's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 834.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newcastle are operated by NEWCASTLE.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newcastle, OK has a population of 11,508, a median household income of $90,469, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Newcastle averages 50.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newcastle, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73065.
The population of Newcastle, Oklahoma is 11,508 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newcastle: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $239,100, median household income $90,469, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
