At a Glance
Median Income
$132,153
$50,338 per capita
Home Value
$710,400
Zillow: $796,215
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
46.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Castaic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castaic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castaic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castaic residents earn a median household income of $132,153 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,338. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castaic is $710,400 , 152% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $796,215. Median rent is $1,751/month, with 46.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Castaic reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,178/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Castaic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castaic has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population18,479
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,545/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,153
Per Capita$50,338
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B+
Home Value$710,400
Rent$1,751
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$796,215
Housing Units5,839
Rent Burden46.4%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,178/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,545 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Castaic was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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