At a Glance
Median Income
$69,729
$33,924 per capita
Home Value
$326,700
Zillow: $366,396
Median Rent
$897/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.8% smoking rate
How Castle Hayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Hayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Hayne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Hayne residents earn a median household income of $69,729 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Hayne is $326,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,396. Median rent is $897/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
28.1% of adults in Castle Hayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Hayne has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population978
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,729
Per Capita$33,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A
Home Value$326,700
Rent$897
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$366,396
Housing Units510
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Castle Hayne was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.