Living in Castle Hill, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Hill has 1,026 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Castle Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castle Hill at a glance
- Population
- 1,026
- Median age
- 43.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Castle Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 0.2%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Castle Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Hill the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Castle Hill median household income
The median household income in Castle Hill is $250,001 and the income per person is $103,142. 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Castle Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.90
Castle Hill demographics
- Population
- 1,026
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 28.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Hill ›
Education in Castle Hill
79.5% of adults 25 and older in Castle Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 62.8%
- Drive alone
- 31.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Castle Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | $228,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,892 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
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What is the median household income in Castle Hill, CA?
The median household income in Castle Hill is $250,001, 152% 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 Castle Hill?
The median home value in Castle Hill is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Castle Hill, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 0.2%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Castle Hill?
The median age in Castle Hill is 43.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Castle Hill?
The average commute to work in Castle Hill is 29 minutes; 62.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Hill?
The unemployment rate in Castle Hill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Hill?
79.5% of adults in Castle Hill 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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