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Castella, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
Castella, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Castella a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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.
Safety & Crime
Castella reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,083/100K.
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.