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Castorland, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
414 Population 1,218/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $26,148 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $198,934 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $906/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Castorland, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,438
22% below
$26,148 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $198,934
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Castorland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
55%
Rent
78%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castorland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castorland residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,148. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castorland is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,934. Median rent is $906/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Castorland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 216/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Castorland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castorland has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population414
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$26,148
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$906
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$198,934
Housing Units147
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation816 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Castorland was founded in 1792.
The median home in Castorland was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.