Living in Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Hayne · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Hayne has 897 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $53,056 (27% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $377,900, the median rent is $1,037/month.
Castle Hayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castle Hayne at a glance
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 59State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $53,056State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $377,900State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,037/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Castle Hayne a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 31% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Castle Hayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Hayne the median home value is $377,900, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Castle Hayne median household income
The median household income in Castle Hayne is $53,056 and the income per person is $28,221. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Castle Hayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 436
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.06
Castle Hayne demographics
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 44.8%
- Households
- 436
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Hayne ›
Education in Castle Hayne
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Castle Hayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Hayne
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Castle Hayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hayne | 897 | $53,056 | $377,900 | $1,037 |
| Skippers Corner | 3,792 | $72,297 | $247,500 | $838 |
| Northchase | 5,896 | $59,375 | $318,400 | $1,365 |
| Wrightsboro | 6,287 | $78,450 | $255,700 | $1,250 |
| Murraysville | 16,339 | $81,167 | $320,700 | $1,777 |
| Hightsville | 397 | $31,402 | $228,000 | — |
| Rocky Point | 1,020 | $69,514 | $163,500 | $971 |
| Kings Grant | 9,003 | $62,232 | $300,700 | $1,292 |
| Bayshore | 2,949 | $94,632 | $525,800 | $1,532 |
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What is the median household income in Castle Hayne, NC?
The median household income in Castle Hayne is $53,056, 27% 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 Castle Hayne?
The median home value in Castle Hayne is $377,900, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Castle Hayne?
The median gross rent in Castle Hayne is $1,037 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Castle Hayne, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the North Carolina median; home values 31% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Castle Hayne?
The median age in Castle Hayne is 59 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Castle Hayne?
The average commute to work in Castle Hayne is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Hayne?
The unemployment rate in Castle Hayne is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Hayne?
38.5% of adults in Castle Hayne 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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