Newcastle, WA Area Guide

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Newcastle Area Facts

  • Newcastle has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Newcastle crime rates are 17% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Newcastle is 58% higher than the Washington average
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Beautiful Newcastle Washington Offering Convenience and Community User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Located in the affluent Eastside area of the Seattle metropolitan area, Newcastle, Washington is an idyllic bedroom community offering big city convenience and small-town atmosphere. I love living in Newcastle because of its proximity to both Seattle and Bellevue and because of i ...Read More ts strong sense of community. Job opportunities are plentiful in the area with many corporate headquarters a short drive away, including Microsoft, Amazon, Costco, and Starbucks. The Boeing factory located in Renton is also a short commute for those people interested in the aviation field.

The best area in Newcastle is the venerable Golf Club at Newcastle, known for its sweeping views of both the Seattle and Bellevue skylines, the Olympic Mountains, and Lake Washington. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the myriad of recreational opportunities including boating, kayaking, hiking, and skiing. Shoppers will delight in the upscale offerings at nearby Bellevue Square, boasting a bevy of high-end stores as well as an eclectic mix of dining and nightlight options. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newcastle? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lake Boren Park
      Redman Park
      Thomas Rouse Road Historical Park
      Donegal Park
      China Creek Park
      China Creek Open Space
      Hazelwood Park
      May Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Hazen Auditorum
      Regal Cinemas - The Landing Stadium 14
      AMC Loews Factoria 8
      Renton Stadium
      Space Needle of Renton
      Carco Theater
      Renton History Museum
      Fantastic Erratic

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Papa Murphy's
      Jet City Pizza Co
      Frosty Barrel
      Blazing Onion Burger Co.
      MOD Pizza
      Taco Del Mar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Newcastle? Of all people who commute, 4.6% take public transportation in Newcastle.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newcastle? The cost of living in Newcastle is 186/100 - which is 58% higher than Washington.
      Newcastle
      186

      86% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newcastle? Newcastle crime rates are 2,691, which are 17% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,691 per 100k people

      18% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      18% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Newcastle? The median income in Newcastle is $155,933 which is 148% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $155,933182% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $77,950161% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Newcastle a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Coral Creek Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are Newcastle home prices? Newcastle home prices are $780,100 - which is 190% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $780,100322% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,895100% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Newcastle have good schools? The Newcastle graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Newcastle a good place to live? Newcastle has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      4 total surveys

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