Median Income $58,625

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $127,400

55% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.5%

33% lower than US avg

Median Rent $618

47% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.3%

10% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.8%

29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population844

Median Age39.1 yrs

Density621/mi²

Male / Female52% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$58,625

Per Capita$31,398

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty8.8%

County GDP$2,368M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$127,400

Rent$618

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units351

Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.3%

Uninsured6.2%

Smoking15.2%

Depression23.4%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain45.2 in/yr

Sunny Days246/yr

Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.5%

High School+92.6%

Graduate+5.8%

School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%

Commute26 min

Broadband83.2%

Libraries9

Is Castile a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Castile receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Castile offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Castile is $58,625, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Castile is $127,400, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Castile has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Castile has a population of 844 with a density of 621 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

844

Total Population

621

People / sq mi

39.1yrs

Median Age

1% above US avg

1.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%

Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Castile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.6%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.4%
	97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Castile vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Castile is $58,625, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Castile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,625
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,398
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,217
IRS Avg AGI	$64,617

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	8.8%
	29% below US avg
Establishments (County)	930
County GDP	$2,368M

Business (County)

Restaurants	74
Healthcare	59
Retail	123
Manufacturing	52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,781
	94% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.5 min
Drive Alone	86.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Castile is $127,400, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $618 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$127,400
	55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$618
	47% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	63.7%
Housing Units	351
Median Year Built	1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,781
	94% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.32%

In Castile, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.3%
	10% above US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.2%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.6%
Physical Inactivity	24.3%
Depression	23.4%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.0%
Uninsured	6.2%
	28% below US avg
Checkup Rate	78.3%
Dental Visits	61.7%
Premature Death	6,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	63.1%
Healthcare Facilities	59

Castile has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	45.2 inches
	19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,325 ft (404 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	621/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6311°N, 78.0526°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	36121

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.2-point margin. 83.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%

D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 48.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.5%
	33% below US avg
High School+	92.6%
Graduate Degree+	5.8%
School Test Score	5.39

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	621/sq mi
Total Area	1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	83.2%
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	59
Restaurants	74
Retail Stores	123

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.5 min
Drive Alone	86.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.6%

Castile, NY

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Castile a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Castile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Castile vs U.S. Average

Income: Castile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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