Living in Castorland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castorland · Census data 2020–2024
Castorland has 481 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $57,222 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $164,200, the median rent is $853/month.
Castorland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castorland at a glance
- Population
- 481
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,222State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $164,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Castorland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castorland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castorland the median home value is $164,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,528 a month in housing costs.
Castorland median household income
The median household income in Castorland is $57,222 and the income per person is $30,112. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Castorland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.32
Castorland demographics
- Population
- 481
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 190
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castorland ›
Education in Castorland
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Castorland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castorland
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Castorland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castorland | 481 | $57,222 | $164,200 | $853 |
| Croghan | 642 | $51,731 | $160,000 | $721 |
| Lowville | 3,404 | $68,450 | $164,000 | $765 |
| Copenhagen | 635 | $58,977 | $169,700 | $972 |
| Carthage | 3,510 | $58,125 | $131,200 | $913 |
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Castorland, NY?
The median household income in Castorland is $57,222, 33% 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 Castorland?
The median home value in Castorland is $164,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Castorland?
The median gross rent in Castorland is $853 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Castorland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Castorland?
The median age in Castorland is 34.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Castorland?
The average commute to work in Castorland is 23 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castorland?
The unemployment rate in Castorland is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castorland?
14.6% of adults in Castorland 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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