At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$26,148 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
Zillow: $214,922
Median Rent
$906/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castorland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 6.3% (75% 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 $214,922. 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.
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 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population414
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$26,148
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$906
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$214,922
Housing Units147
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
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.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.