Castries, France

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

5,790 Population 623/sq mi density

236 ft Elevation 72 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$28,091 median income, 11.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$147,400 home value, $737/mo rent

Castries, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,091

63% below

Home Value

$147,400

48% below

Median Rent

$737/mo

37% below

26.6% of income on rent

Unemployment

11.1%

208% above

8.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

61°F

319 sunny days/yr

Is Castries a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castries residents earn a median household income of $28,091 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castries is $147,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $737/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Castries has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,790

Density623/mi²

Foreign Born4.5%

Economy

Median Income$28,091

Per Capita

Unemployment11.1%

Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+

Home Value$147,400

Rent$737

Ownership

Housing Units2,316

Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F

Sunny Days319/yr

Rain20.8 in/yr

Elevation236 ft