At a Glance
Median Income
$95,583
$53,265 per capita
Home Value
$429,000
Zillow: $449,827
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
6,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Castle Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Hills 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
Castle Hills residents earn a median household income of $95,583 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,265. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Hills is $429,000 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,827. Median rent is $1,418/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Castle Hills reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,423/100K. The murder rate is 22.2/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Castle Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Hills has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,961
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,583
Per Capita$53,265
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A
Home Value$429,000
Rent$1,418
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$449,827
Housing Units1,955
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property6,423/100K
Murder22.2/100K
Assault288/100K
Burglary864/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Castle Hills was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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