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Newcastle, WA

Newcastle is an Eastside city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 13,017 at the 2020 census.

Although Newcastle was not incorporated until 1994, it has been an important settlement and town since the late 19th century and played a major role in the development of Seattle and the surrounding region. Newcastle was one of the region's first coal mining areas and its railroad link to Seattle was the first in King County. Timber also played a role in the early history of Newcastle. Coal delivered by rail from Newcastle's mines to Seattle fueled the growth of the Port of Seattle and attracted railroads, most notably the Great Northern Railway.

The Newcastle coal mine began producing coal by the 1870s. More than 13 million tons of coal had been extracted by the time the mine closed in 1963. The history of Newcastle's coal mining industry and the legacy of the mines' many Chinese laborers are memorialized in place names such as Coal Creek, Coal Creek Parkway, and the Coal Creek and China Creek golf courses.

Based on per capita income, Newcastle ranks 11th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. In CNN Money's 2011 rankings of best places to live in the United States, Newcastle was in the top 20, along with nearby Sammamish. It ranked 17th in Newsweek's 2009 rankings of best places to live in the United States.

Newcastle is located at 47°32′00″N 122°10′20″W (47.533215, -122.172101). Coal Creek flows through the city from the Issaquah Alps to Lake Washington. Lake Boren is located near downtown.

Newcastle is bordered to the north by Bellevue, to the south by Renton, to the east by unincorporated land on Cougar Mountain, and the west by Lake Washington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Newcastle has a total area of 4.46 square miles (11.55 km²), of which 4.45 square miles (11.53 km²) are land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) are water.

Newcastle places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Overlake Medical Center and Newcastle Clinic offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Start your fitness journey at Coal Creek Family YMCA, which provides a comprehensive range of classes and facilities. For a more boutique experience, try Club Pilates or Pure Barre, both offering specialized fitness regimes. If yoga is your preference, Verde Organic Body offers yoga and other wellness services in a serene environment.

Top sites in Newcastle WA include The Golf Club at Newcastle, Code Ninjas Newcastle, and Lake Boren Park.

Population: 12,902 (2022). Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Area: 4.46 sq mi (11.55 km²). Main ZIP Code: 98056. Main Area Code(s): 425. 

FAQs

Is Newcastle WA a good place to live?

Newcastle is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Newcastle offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Newcastle, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Newcastle and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Newcastle are highly rated.

What is Newcastle, WA known for?

Incorporated in 1994, Newcastle is a relatively new city with a storied past. Before Washington became a state, Newcastle was one of the most successful coal mining towns in northwestern Washington. Nearly 11 million tons of coal was extracted from the area between 1869 and 1963. Coal from Newcastle helped fuel the growth of the entire Puget Sound region.

What is the diversity of Newcastle, WA?

With 12,761 people, Newcastle is the 105th most populated city in the state of Washington out of 635 cities. The largest Newcastle racial/ethnic groups are White (43.2%) followed by Asian (36.8%) and Two or More (8.6%). In 2022, the median household income of Newcastle households was $151,007. Newcastle households made slightly more than Silver Firs households ($150,709) and Chain Lake households ($149,594). However, 2.4% of Newcastle families live in poverty.

Sources

City of Newcastle

Wikipedia

Niche

Washington Demographics

The Golf Club at Newcastle

Code Ninjas Newcastle

Lake Boren Park

Overlake Medical Center

Newcastle Clinic

Planet Fitness

Coal Creek Family YMCA

Club Pilates

Pure Barre

Verde Organic Body

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