Castle Rock, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,298 Population 1,094/sq mi density
$65,272 Median Income $27,393 per capita
$301,000 Home Value $479,417 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
41 Violent Crime/100K 1,028 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,272 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$301,000 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Castle Rock, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,272
13% below
$27,393 per capita
Home Value
$301,000
7% above
Zillow: $479,417
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
1,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Castle Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castle Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
107%
Rent
114%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castle Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castle Rock residents earn a median household income of $65,272 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,393. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castle Rock is $301,000 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,417. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Castle Rock reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,028/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Castle Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castle Rock has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population2,298
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,272
Per Capita$27,393
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

A
Home Value$301,000
Rent$1,326
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$479,417
Housing Units994
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property1,028/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation42 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Castle Rock was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.