At a Glance
Median Income
$44,464
$41,961 per capita
Home Value
$359,700
Zillow: $695,440
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
9.4% smoking rate
How Castle Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Valley residents earn a median household income of $44,464 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,961. 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 688 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Valley is $359,700 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $695,440. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
33.9% of adults in Castle Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Valley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population348
Median Age68.9 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,464
Per Capita$41,961
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$939M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
C
Home Value$359,700
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$695,440
Housing Units331
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,779 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute46 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Castle Valley was built in 1987.
47.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.