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Newcastle, WY

Newcastle, WY.

Population: 5,459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newcastle, WY is $249,328 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 104 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,328

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,328
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.1%
10-year appreciation
+42.8%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$251,235
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,000
Median list price
$290,000
Median price per sqft
$85
1-year sale-price change
-32.0%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Newcastle Elementary K-2, Newcastle High School, Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.3 in
Annual snowfall
39.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
315
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
591
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
770

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Jewel Cave National Monument (30 mi)
National parks include
Jewel Cave National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Mondell Field (ECS) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WESTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+34 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,506
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,605
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NewcastleState medianUS median
Median home value$249,328$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$170,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,506$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Newcastle, WY?
$249,328.
What is the median sale price in Newcastle, WY?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newcastle, WY?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Newcastle, WY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,128/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newcastle, WY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail.
Is Newcastle, WY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Newcastle, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newcastle, WY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newcastle, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newcastle, WY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Newcastle, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newcastle, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newcastle, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Newcastle

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