Living in Newcastle, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newcastle · Census data 2020–2024

Newcastle has 376 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $83,438 (9% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $136,000, the median rent is $713/month.

Newcastle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Newcastle at a glance

Population
376
Median age
57.2State: 37.2
Median household income
$83,438State: $76,475
Median home value
$136,000State: $238,600
Median rent
$713/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
Average commute
25 min

Is Newcastle a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.

Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Newcastle

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newcastle the median home value is $136,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Newcastle$136,000
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Newcastle$713
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Newcastle median household income

The median household income in Newcastle is $83,438 and the income per person is $46,269. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Newcastle$83,438
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Newcastle: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
209
Owner-occupied
87.6%
Renter-occupied
12.4%
Vacant
19.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.22

Newcastle demographics

Population
376
Median age
57.2
Under 18
20.2%
65 and older
23.7%
Households
169
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newcastle ›

Education in Newcastle

47.3% of adults 25 and older in Newcastle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Newcastle47.3%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Newcastle

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
25 minState: 19 min
Work from home
3.4%
Drive alone
89.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
84.6%

Newcastle vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Newcastle376$83,438$136,000$713
Burbank110$27,941——
Vermillion11,878$50,456$219,000$764
Elk Point2,537$90,473$248,500—
Ponca727$57,188$201,000$505
Richland107$130,417$208,300—
Westfield123$68,125$117,500$993
Jefferson554$82,888$179,400—
Wynot209$77,500$117,500—

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Living in Newcastle: FAQ

What is the median household income in Newcastle, NE?

The median household income in Newcastle is $83,438, 9% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Newcastle?

The median home value in Newcastle is $136,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Newcastle?

The median gross rent in Newcastle is $713 per month, about 38.8% of household income.

Is Newcastle, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Newcastle?

The median age in Newcastle is 57.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Newcastle?

The average commute to work in Newcastle is 25 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Newcastle?

The unemployment rate in Newcastle is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Newcastle?

47.3% of adults in Newcastle have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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