Living in Castile, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castile · Census data 2020–2024
Castile has 805 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $54,286 (37% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $141,400, the median rent is $643/month.
Castile is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castile at a glance
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $54,286State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $141,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $643/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Castile a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castile
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castile the median home value is $141,400, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.
Castile median household income
The median household income in Castile is $54,286 and the income per person is $32,287. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Castile: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.12
Castile demographics
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 380
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castile ›
Education in Castile
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Castile have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castile
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Castile vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castile | 805 | $54,286 | $141,400 | $643 |
| Silver Springs | 558 | $46,000 | $90,400 | $729 |
| Gainesville | 224 | $64,750 | $88,900 | $702 |
| Perry | 3,871 | $63,291 | $120,700 | $759 |
| Nunda | 1,242 | $54,779 | $134,800 | $753 |
| Pike | 199 | $70,455 | $141,300 | — |
| Dalton | 397 | $73,949 | $103,100 | — |
| Warsaw | 3,048 | $55,406 | $105,100 | $940 |
| Bliss | 447 | $50,104 | $136,100 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Castile, NY?
The median household income in Castile is $54,286, 37% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castile?
The median home value in Castile is $141,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Castile?
The median gross rent in Castile is $643 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Castile, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Castile?
The median age in Castile is 37.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Castile?
The average commute to work in Castile is 24 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castile?
The unemployment rate in Castile is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castile?
19.6% of adults in Castile 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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