Living in Castalia, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castalia · Census data 2020–2024
Castalia has 142 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $61,250 (18% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $97,500.
Castalia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castalia at a glance
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 58State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $97,500State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Castalia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castalia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castalia the median home value is $97,500, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
Castalia median household income
The median household income in Castalia is $61,250 and the income per person is $41,542. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Castalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 75
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.97
Castalia demographics
- Population
- 142
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castalia ›
Education in Castalia
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Castalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castalia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Castalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia | 142 | $61,250 | $97,500 | — |
| Ossian | 806 | $71,875 | $157,600 | $772 |
| Postville | 2,979 | $49,485 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Clermont | 627 | $85,625 | $117,200 | $434 |
| Calmar | 974 | $92,500 | $203,200 | $694 |
| Elgin | 735 | $54,688 | $98,800 | $538 |
| Luana | 317 | $76,750 | $152,700 | $800 |
| West Union | 2,489 | $53,617 | $121,000 | $967 |
| Fort Atkinson | 346 | $73,750 | $132,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castalia, IA?
The median household income in Castalia is $61,250, 18% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castalia?
The median home value in Castalia is $97,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Castalia, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Castalia?
The median age in Castalia is 58 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Castalia?
The average commute to work in Castalia is 22 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castalia?
The unemployment rate in Castalia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castalia?
9.8% of adults in Castalia 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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