Living in Castleford, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castleford · Census data 2020–2024
Castleford has 183 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $46,667 (40% lower than the Idaho median), the median rent is $857/month.
Castleford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castleford at a glance
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 40.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $46,667State: $77,800
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Castleford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Castleford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castleford the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Castleford median household income
The median household income in Castleford is $46,667 and the income per person is $20,529. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Castleford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 92
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.23
Castleford demographics
- Population
- 183
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castleford ›
Education in Castleford
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Castleford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castleford
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Castleford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford | 183 | $46,667 | — | $857 |
| Buhl | 4,673 | $55,568 | $247,500 | $1,148 |
| Filer | 2,925 | $64,671 | $247,500 | $1,168 |
| Hollister | 347 | $56,944 | $156,300 | $1,054 |
| Wendell | 2,981 | $57,266 | $242,100 | $815 |
| Hagerman | 1,276 | $59,808 | $194,700 | $991 |
| Twin Falls | 54,164 | $61,205 | $321,300 | $1,082 |
| Jerome | 12,930 | $66,894 | $225,400 | $947 |
| Kimberly | 5,111 | $97,799 | $339,400 | $1,127 |
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What is the median household income in Castleford, ID?
The median household income in Castleford is $46,667, 40% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Castleford?
The median gross rent in Castleford is $857 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Castleford, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Castleford?
The median age in Castleford is 40.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Castleford?
The average commute to work in Castleford is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castleford?
The unemployment rate in Castleford is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castleford?
5.6% of adults in Castleford 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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