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Castalia, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
223
Population
293/sq mi density
$635
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,208 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.4%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
187
Median year built: 1968
Ownership vs. Renting
67.4%
Owner-Occupied
32.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$635/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
67.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,504 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $635 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 187 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |