Newcastle, Wash.
Nearest major city: Seattle
Population: 9,945
Median family income: $116,345
Median home price: $554,700
Unemployment rate: 8.5%
Violent crime index: 7
Newcastle, a suburb east of Seattle incorporated in 1994, has developed a reputation for being a family-friendly area. Residents can use the 40 acres of developed parks, miles of trails, or golf club. It contains parts of the Renton School District and the Issaquah School District.
