Newcastle is a small town of 634 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newcastle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 82.5
Newcastle's overall cost of living index is 82.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newcastle costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newcastle, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$45,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$527
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newcastle's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.6 /100k
Property Crime
449.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newcastle is served primarily by NEWCASTLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newcastle, TX
National Avg
School District
NEWCASTLE ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newcastle sees average highs of 57.4°F in January
and 97.7°F in July,
with 30.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Newcastle's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newcastle roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $45,200 and median rent is $527/month.
Newcastle's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 449.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newcastle are operated by NEWCASTLE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newcastle, TX has a population of 634, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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 57.4°F in January and 97.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.0 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Newcastle, Texas is 634 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newcastle: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $45,200, median household income $55,625, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
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