Living in Castaic, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castaic · Census data 2020–2024
Castaic has 17,999 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $129,863 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $792,000, the median rent is $1,770/month.
Castaic at a glance
- Population
- 17,999
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $129,863State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $792,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,770/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Castaic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Castaic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castaic the median home value is $792,000, 138% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,770 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,348 a month in housing costs.
Castaic median household income
The median household income in Castaic is $129,863 and the income per person is $50,149. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Castaic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,865
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.10
Castaic demographics
- Population
- 17,999
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 5,797
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castaic ›
Education in Castaic
41.6% of adults 25 and older in Castaic have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castaic
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Castaic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castaic | 17,999 | $129,863 | $792,000 | $1,770 |
| Hasley Canyon | 1,216 | $144,712 | $1,158,200 | — |
| Val Verde | 3,291 | $135,917 | $564,400 | $1,633 |
| Stevenson Ranch | 20,990 | $158,434 | $1,085,500 | $2,841 |
| Santa Clarita | 230,221 | $123,062 | $784,700 | $2,544 |
| Piru | 2,185 | $89,375 | $624,300 | $1,490 |
| Santa Susana | 1,235 | $99,783 | $668,600 | — |
| Simi Valley | 125,634 | $122,081 | $823,800 | $2,579 |
| Green Valley | 880 | $87,857 | $371,100 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in Castaic, CA?
The median household income in Castaic is $129,863, 31% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castaic?
The median home value in Castaic is $792,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Castaic?
The median gross rent in Castaic is $1,770 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Castaic, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Castaic?
The median age in Castaic is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Castaic?
The average commute to work in Castaic is 31 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castaic?
The unemployment rate in Castaic is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castaic?
41.6% of adults in Castaic 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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