Living in Castleberry, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castleberry · Census data 2020–2024
Castleberry has 279 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $21,923 (66% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $51,400, the median rent is $686/month.
Castleberry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castleberry at a glance
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $21,923State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $51,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $686/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Castleberry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Castleberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castleberry the median home value is $51,400, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $686 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $825 a month in housing costs.
Castleberry median household income
The median household income in Castleberry is $21,923 and the income per person is $18,913. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Castleberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 36.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
36.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Castleberry has many vacation and second homes.
Castleberry demographics
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castleberry ›
Education in Castleberry
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Castleberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castleberry
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 97%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Castleberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleberry | 279 | $21,923 | $51,400 | $686 |
| Evergreen | 3,404 | $40,700 | $98,700 | $927 |
| Brewton | 5,186 | $50,721 | $150,100 | $695 |
| East Brewton | 3,168 | $35,571 | $87,200 | $732 |
| Repton | 170 | $23,438 | $82,200 | $861 |
| Excel | 524 | $57,375 | $153,600 | $582 |
| Pollard | 147 | $75,278 | $81,700 | — |
| Mount Carmel | 280 | $170,833 | $407,100 | — |
| Monroeville | 5,802 | $32,513 | $122,900 | $577 |
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What is the median household income in Castleberry, AL?
The median household income in Castleberry is $21,923, 66% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castleberry?
The median home value in Castleberry is $51,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Castleberry?
The median gross rent in Castleberry is $686 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Castleberry, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Castleberry?
The median age in Castleberry is 54.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Castleberry?
The average commute to work in Castleberry is 21 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castleberry?
The unemployment rate in Castleberry is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castleberry?
13.6% of adults in Castleberry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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