What are the schools like in Newcastle, WA?

Newcastle is served primarily by Renton School District. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

What is the median household income in Newcastle?

The median household income in Newcastle, WA is $151,007 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Newcastle, WA?

Newcastle has an average high temperature of 48.0°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Newcastle, WA affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newcastle is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,036,200 and the median rent is $2,163 per month.

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

Newcastle has a violent crime rate of 47.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2271.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newcastle, WA a Good Place to Live?

Newcastle is a small city of 12,931 in Washington, with a median household income of $151,007 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Newcastle stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, 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: 113.0

Newcastle's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newcastle costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newcastle, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,036,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,163	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$151,007	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 47.5 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.5 /100k

Property Crime

2271.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newcastle is served primarily by Renton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newcastle, WA	National Avg
School District	Renton School District	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newcastle sees average highs of 48.0°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newcastle, WA
Average High — January	48.0°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Newcastle, WA	National Avg
Population	12,931	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	37.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mercer Island, WA 4 mi Renton, WA 4 mi Beaux Arts Village, WA 4 mi Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA 4 mi Bellevue, WA 5 mi

Newcastle vs Other Cities

Newcastle, WA vs Mercer Island, WA Newcastle, WA vs Renton, WA Newcastle, WA vs Beaux Arts Village, WA Newcastle, WA vs Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA Newcastle, WA vs Bellevue, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newcastle, WA affordable or expensive?

Newcastle's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newcastle roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,036,200 and median rent is $2,163/month.

What is the crime rate in Newcastle, WA?

Newcastle's violent crime rate is 47.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2271.3 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 Renton School District. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 70.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newcastle, WA a good place to live?

Newcastle, WA has a population of 12,931, a median household income of $151,007, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 48.0°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Newcastle?

The population of Newcastle, Washington is 12,931 with a median age of 37.3. 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 113 (100 = US average), median home $1,036,200, median household income $151,007, crime index 51 (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.