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Castor, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
803 Population 798/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $46,400 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Castor, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$46,400 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
37.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Castor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
60%
Rent
73%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castor residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,400. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castor is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.1% of adults in Castor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 37.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Castor has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population803
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$46,400
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty11.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$850
Ownership82.5%
Housing Units400
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,680 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute21 min