At a Glance
Median Income
$65,556
$40,554 per capita
Home Value
$354,300
Zillow: $235,461
Median Rent
$810/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
15.0% smoking rate
How Castella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castella 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
Castella residents earn a median household income of $65,556 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,554. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castella is $354,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,461. Median rent is $810/month, with 20.4% 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 1959.
Education
19.9% of adults in Castella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,556
Per Capita$40,554
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B+
Home Value$354,300
Rent$810
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$235,461
Housing Units248
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.0%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,151 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Castella was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.