Living in Castella, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castella · Census data 2020–2024
Castella has 204 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $49,000 (51% lower than the California median), the median home value is $317,600, the median rent is $840/month.
Castella is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castella at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 64State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $49,000State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $317,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Castella a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Castella
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castella the median home value is $317,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Castella median household income
The median household income in Castella is $49,000 and the income per person is $38,263. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Castella: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 54.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.89
54.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Castella has many vacation and second homes.
Castella demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 47.5%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castella ›
Education in Castella
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Castella have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castella
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 38.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Castella vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castella | 204 | $49,000 | $317,600 | $840 |
| Dunsmuir | 1,407 | $58,281 | $279,000 | $1,093 |
| McCloud | 829 | $48,529 | $328,100 | $989 |
| Mount Shasta | 3,182 | $47,917 | $330,200 | $1,406 |
| Weed | 2,737 | $38,854 | $259,600 | $788 |
| Lakehead | 577 | $56,563 | $272,200 | $1,875 |
| Coffee Creek | 280 | $76,250 | $372,600 | — |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Trinity Center | 414 | $58,750 | $343,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castella, CA?
The median household income in Castella is $49,000, 51% lower 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 Castella?
The median home value in Castella is $317,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Castella?
The median gross rent in Castella is $840 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Castella, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Castella?
The median age in Castella is 64 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Castella?
The average commute to work in Castella is 14 minutes; 38.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castella?
The unemployment rate in Castella is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castella?
25.1% of adults in Castella 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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