Castle Hill, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Castle Hill is a small town in California with a population of 1,303. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,303 Population 2,208/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $100,336 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 79.2%
135% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.7%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,303
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,208/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$100,336
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Commute30 min

Housing

C
Home Value$2,000,001
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation204 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Libraries34

Is Castle Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Castle Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Castle Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Castle Hill is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Castle Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Castle Hill is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Castle Hill is a highly educated community — 79.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Castle Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Castle Hill has a population of 1,303 with a density of 2,208 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.8%), with 5.9% Black.

Population

1,303
Total Population
2,208
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Castle Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.1%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.9%
49% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Castle Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Castle Hill is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Castle Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$100,336
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
IRS Avg AGI$232,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,186
County GDP$217,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,143
Healthcare2,617
Retail1,916
Manufacturing487

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$17,586
402% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Work from Home53.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Castle Hill is $2,000,001, 609% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg
Median List Price$2,497,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,497,000
$/Sq Ft$790
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$17,586
402% above US avg
Effective Rate0.88%
In Castle Hill, 24.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 15.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Castle Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
23% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure24.1%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.2%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity15.2%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,617

Crime Rates: Castle Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Safety Score

Castle Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.7 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation204 ft (62 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,208/sq mi
Coordinates37.8747°N, 122.0586°W
County FIPS06081
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 79.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (135% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 50.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%
D 73.5%

Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+79.2%
135% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,208/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries34
Healthcare Facilities2,617
Restaurants2,143
Retail Stores1,916

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Work from Home53.3%

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