At a Glance
Median Income
$58,625
$31,398 per capita
Home Value
$127,400
Zillow: $159,741
Median Rent
$618/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How Castile Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castile's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castile a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castile residents earn a median household income of $58,625 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,398. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castile is $127,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,741. Median rent is $618/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
22.5% of adults in Castile hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population844
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,625
Per Capita$31,398
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,400
Rent$618
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$159,741
Housing Units351
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,325 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Castile was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.