Living in Castalia, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castalia · Census data 2020–2024
Castalia has 247 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $45,625 (37% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $52,500, the median rent is $654/month.
Castalia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castalia at a glance
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $45,625State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $52,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $654/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Castalia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Castalia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castalia the median home value is $52,500, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Castalia median household income
The median household income in Castalia is $45,625 and the income per person is $27,495. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Castalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 37.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
37.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Castalia has many vacation and second homes.
Castalia demographics
- Population
- 247
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castalia ›
Education in Castalia
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Castalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castalia
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Castalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia | 247 | $45,625 | $52,500 | $654 |
| Centerville | 202 | $143,523 | $162,900 | — |
| Momeyer | 398 | $65,278 | $98,800 | $817 |
| Red Oak | 3,405 | $90,214 | $271,800 | — |
| Nashville | 5,729 | $61,000 | $205,300 | $1,073 |
| Spring Hope | 1,387 | $38,393 | $161,000 | $763 |
| Lake Royale | 3,168 | $107,806 | $280,400 | $1,390 |
| Dortches | 1,158 | $74,500 | $247,600 | $1,215 |
| Louisburg | 3,263 | $38,036 | $262,500 | $991 |
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What is the median household income in Castalia, NC?
The median household income in Castalia is $45,625, 37% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $52,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Castalia?
The median gross rent in Castalia is $654 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Castalia, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Castalia?
The median age in Castalia is 41.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Castalia?
The average commute to work in Castalia is 23 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castalia?
The unemployment rate in Castalia is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castalia?
14.1% 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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