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Castella, CA

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Castella is a small town in California with a population of 287. Residents earn $65,556 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
287 Population 256/sq mi density
$65,556 Median Income $40,554 per capita
$354,300 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,556 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$354,300 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,556
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $354,300
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How Castella Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population287
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,556
Per Capita$40,554
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,304M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$354,300
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units248
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking15.0%
Depression26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain63.3 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,151 ft (656 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.2%
Libraries9

Is Castella a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Castella receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Castella offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Castella is $65,556, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Castella is $354,300, 26% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Castella experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches, including 26.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Castella has a population of 287 with a density of 256 people per square mile. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

287
Total Population
256
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Castella vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Castella vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Castella is $65,556, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Castella vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,556
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,554
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$60,273

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,836
County GDP$2,304M

Business (County)

Restaurants141
Healthcare108
Retail156
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,403
26% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Castella is $354,300, 26% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,300
26% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden20.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units248
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,403
26% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Castella, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 26.4% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Castella vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.5%
Dental Visits54.9%
Premature Death13,488/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access73.6%
Healthcare Facilities108
Castella has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 63.3 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall63.3 inches
67% above US avg
Snowfall26.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,151 ft (656 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates41.1772°N, 122.2872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 90.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+96.4%
Graduate Degree+11.6%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density256/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants141
Retail Stores156

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

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