Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
How Castlegar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population8,338
Median AgeN/A
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.8%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,550
Rent Burden13.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,624 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Castlegar a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Castlegar receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Castlegar has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Castlegar is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.
Castlegar has a population of 8,338 with a density of 1,087 people per square mile.
Population
8,338
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Castlegar vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Castlegar vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Castlegar is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Castlegar vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Housing Units | 3,550 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Castlegar vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Castlegar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3232°N, 117.6583°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |