Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) B
Java Jolt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DIY Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Zoe Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunset Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Cloudbreak Café
Coffee Shop
Mis Frutas Guadalajara
Coffee Shop
Renton Cafe
Coffee Shop
Planet Beanz
Coffee Shop
Peyrassol Cafe
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cedar River Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mr. Green Bubble
Coffee Shop
Countryside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jay Berry's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Top Pot Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Hazen Auditorum
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas - The Landing Stadium 14
Cinema
AMC Loews Factoria 8
Cinema
Renton Stadium
Stadium
Space Needle of Renton
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Carco Theater
Theatre Arts
Renton History Museum
Museum
Fantastic Erratic
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jet City Pizza Co
Fast Food
Frosty Barrel
Sweets
Blazing Onion Burger Co.
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dino's Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mustard Seed Grill & Pub
Bar
Cloud 9
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pickled Onion British Style Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Vitmar Euro Food
Deli
Taqueria el Taco Maestro
Fast Food
Toshi's Teryaki
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
The Brick Kitchen + Lounge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Kidd Valley
Fast Food
Katie J's Bar & Grill
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Seattle Training Zone
Gym
Kennydale Memorial Hall
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
North Highlands Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
American Legion
Community Centre
Renton Sailing
Gym
Highlands Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
South Bellevue Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
9 Round
Gym
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Renton Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
City of Renton Community Center
Community Centre
Champions center
Gym
G
Gym
Fortified Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
B&E Meats & Seafood - Newcastle
Butcher
QFC
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
S-Mart Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Carniceria Panaderia Meat Market & Bakery
Butcher
Saar's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Viet-Wah Asian Food
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Cakes by Creme De La Creme
Bakery
Town and Country Market Lakemont
Grocery Store
Jalapeno
Grocery Store
Carniceria Abarrotes Y Mucho Mas
Butcher
Boulangerie Bakery & Café
Bakery
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Tofu 101
Grocery Store
Regent Cakes & Bakery
Bakery
Top of the Hill Quality Produce
Grocery Store
Ted's Family Meats
Butcher
Jing Jing Asian Market
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread
Bakery
Parks (33) A+
Lake Boren Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Redman Park
Park
Thomas Rouse Road Historical Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Donegal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
China Creek Park
Park
China Creek Open Space
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Hazelwood Park
Park
May Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Highlands Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Windtree Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Little Rhody Park
Park
Shops (11) A-
Polished Salon and Spa
Beauty
food mart
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Tanning
Beauty
Pet Pros
Pets
Isabella Nail & Spa
Beauty
Coal Creek Family Vision
Optician
HairMasters
Hairdresser
Newcastle Nails
Beauty
Pet Station
Pets
405 Express
Convenience Store
Salon 44
Hairdresser
Hair Media Salon
Hairdresser
Newport Hills Nails
Beauty
All About Hair
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Newcastle Shell
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
1630 Hair Artisans
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Hosanna Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.6% take public transportation in Newcastle.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE 79th pl
Bus Stop
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE 79th pl
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & 132nd Pl SE
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & 129th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & Coal Creek PKWY
Bus Stop
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE May Creek Park Dr
Bus Stop
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE May Creek Park Dr
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & 125th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & 125th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Newcastle Way & 123rd Ave SE
Bus Stop
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE 91st St
Bus Stop
Coal Creek Pkwy SE & SE 91st St
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & Newcastle Way
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 68th Pl
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 65th Pl
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 65th Pl
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 64th Pl
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 64th Pl
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 62nd St
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 61st St
Bus Stop
123rd Ave SE & SE 60th St
Bus Stop
SE 60th St & 123rd Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 60th St & 119th Ave SE
Bus Stop
SE 60th St & 119th Ave SE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.6% C
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Newcastle is 186/100 - which is 58% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Newcastle crime rates are 2,433 per 100k, which is 35% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,347 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
86 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Newcastle is $155,933 - which is 148% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$155,933 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Coral Creek Chiropractic
Doctor
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Coal Creek Dentistry
Dentist
Station Nine
Fire Station
Overlake Clinics - Urgent Care
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Healthy Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Robert K. Sckijima Dentist
Dentist
The Kids Dentist Highlands
Dentist
Jason Koh Denistry
Dentist
Highlands Urgent Care
Clinic
Renton Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Kevin Kay, DDS
Dentist
Highlands Family Dental Center - Juan Carlos Salazar
Dentist
Advanced Dentistry
Dentist
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Steve Hwang, DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Renton Fire & Emergency Services Station 12
Fire Station
Steve C. Yang, DDS
Dentist
Highland Dental Center - P.S. Rekhi, DDS
Dentist
Bellevue Fire Station #8
Fire Station
OsMED Spine Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Newcastle home prices are $780,100 - which is 190% higher than Washington
Home Price
$780,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Newcastle graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Newcastle Elementary School
Risdon Middle School
Hazelwood Elementary School
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Newport Heights Elementary
Jing Mei Elementary School
Kennydale Elementary School
Hillcrest Special Services Center
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Mcknight Middle School
Griffin Home
Somerset Elementary School
St Madeleine Sophie Catholic School
Honey Dew Elementary
Hillside Student Community School
Newport Children'S School
Open Window School
Highlands Elementary School
Apollo Elementary
Tyee Middle School
Lakeridge Elementary School
Eastgate Elementary School
Islander Middle School
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Island Park Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Griffin Home
Hazen Senior High School
Newport Senior High School
Hillside Student Community School
Renton Technical College Dftc
Renton Technical College Dftc Direct Enrollment
Youthsource
Northwest Yeshiva Hs
Brightmont Academy - Redmond Campus
Sartori Education Center
Mercer Island High School
Renton Preparatory Christian School
Children'S Institute For Learning Differences
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ratings A

Newcastle has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Newcastle has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Newcastle crime rates are 35% 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 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Redman Park
      Thomas Rouse Road Historical Park
      Unknown Name
      Donegal Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

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

      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 2,433, which are 35% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,433 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      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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