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Living in Newcastle, WA

Ranks better than 84% of areas Follow

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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 57% higher than the Washington average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Beautiful Newcastle Washington Offering Convenience and Community 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 57% higher than Washington.

86% more expensive than average

19% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

A- Crime

What is the crime rate in Newcastle? Newcastle crime rates are 2,319, which are 17% lower than Washington

2,319 per 100k people

9% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

9% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Newcastle? The median income in Newcastle is $230,429 which is 151% higher than Washington.

Median household income

$230,429183% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$115,226157% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

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 $1,381,398 - which is 181% higher than Washington

Median home value

$1,381,398323% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,86899% higher than the US average

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

17% higher than the US average

School test scores

42% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

25% higher than the US average

A User Ratings

Is Newcastle a good place to live? Newcastle has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.

Overall user rating

6 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys