At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$24,973 per capita
Home Value
$102,800
Zillow: $127,700
Violent Crime
307/100K
2,516/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Castine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castine residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,973. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castine is $102,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,700. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Castine reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,516/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Castine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$24,973
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,800
Rent
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$127,700
Housing Units45
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property2,516/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Castine was built in 1938.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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