The Town FilesNewcastle, Texas
City in Young County · population 526 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $49,400
- Household income
- $58,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.4
Newcastle is a city of 526 people in Young County, Texas. The median home is worth $49,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 96% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 95% of Texas towns, easier by car than 92% of Texas towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #10 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Texas
- #13 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #13 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #13 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Cheapest Homes
- #28 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Newcastle ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newcastle is worth $49,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 0.8 times the median household income of $58,333, which is more affordable than 100% of Texas towns. Median rent is $586 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newcastle | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $49,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $586 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $58,333 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newcastle
| People | Newcastle | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Newcastle
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 30.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newcastle since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 29, 1994 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 6, 1990.
Severe weather in Young County since 1996
Young County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Young County
Young County had 7,010 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,045 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Newcastle itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Newcastle
1 public school with 225 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 225 | 10.2 |
Towns near Newcastle
- Graham, TX11.6 mi · 8,732 people · home $183,800
- Olney, TX11.6 mi · 3,007 people · home $95,100
- Throckmorton, TX25.2 mi · 727 people · home $70,700
- Archer City, TX28.2 mi · 1,601 people · home $138,900
Newcastle questions
Is Newcastle, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newcastle scores better for retirees than 95% of Texas towns and quieter than 96%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Newcastle?
The median owner-occupied home in Newcastle is valued at $49,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,333, so homes cost about 0.8 times income. Median rent is $586 a month.
What is the weather like in Newcastle?
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Newcastle get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newcastle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 29, 1994. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)