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Newcastle, OK vs Shawnee, OK

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Are people in Shawnee older or younger than people in Newcastle?
- The Median Age in Shawnee is 3.2 years younger than in Newcastle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shawnee or Newcastle?
- Shawnee housing costs are 52.5% less expensive than Newcastle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shawnee or Newcastle?
- The average commute for residents of Shawnee is 8.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Newcastle.

Things to do in Newcastle?
Newcastle OK is placed inside western boundaries of McClain County Oklahoma occupying total land surface 8.2 square miles having population around 5600 people making it perfect spot to capture beautiful country side while taking simple stroll through downtown main street this city offering full cultural experience with less amount of effort required from tourists.

Things to do in Shawnee?
Shawnee OK can be found southeast Oklahoma City boasting an array of entertainment perfect for those seeking a unique nightlife experience to top-notch shopping outlets like Penn Square Mall bringing plenty chances shop till you drop.

 Newcastle, OKShawnee, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,237329,725,481
 Median Income$86,907  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$273,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Newcastle    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Welcome to Newcastle, Oklahoma, a place where you can still wave at passer-bys, where you can still enjoy the tranquility of the twinkling stars, where you can hear  More

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Over 18 years ago

As of December 2006, Newcastle's population was 6,600. With an estimated population to date of  More

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Reviews for Shawnee    7 Reviews

I have lived in Shawnee for almost 4 years. It is a poor town. Yes, it has a Christian University (OBU) but the college does not influence the town much. St Gregory's  More

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I think this might have been ok, but I needed a different approach. I could have rented a place here - had some very open landlords that had some decent, affordable  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Shawnee for 23 years now and my family has been here since statehood in 1907. I find that Shawnee is a delightful town to live in! It has all of your basic  More

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