At a Glance
Median Income
$51,798
$24,344 per capita
Home Value
$179,300
Zillow: $244,873
Median Rent
$775/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.3% smoking rate
How Castalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castalia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castalia residents earn a median household income of $51,798 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,344. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castalia is $179,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,873. Median rent is $775/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
13.8% of adults in Castalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castalia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,348
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,798
Per Capita$24,344
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,300
Rent$775
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$244,873
Housing Units418
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Castalia was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.