Living in Castalia, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castalia · Census data 2020–2024
Castalia has 1,230 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $55,455 (22% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $186,300, the median rent is $730/month.
Castalia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castalia at a glance
- Population
- 1,230
- Median age
- 32.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $55,455State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $186,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Castalia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
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 $186,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Castalia median household income
The median household income in Castalia is $55,455 and the income per person is $23,019. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Castalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 460
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.83
Castalia demographics
- Population
- 1,230
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castalia ›
Education in Castalia
12% of adults 25 and older in Castalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castalia
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Castalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castalia | 1,230 | $55,455 | $186,300 | $730 |
| Crystal Rock | 104 | $158,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Bay View | 622 | $79,792 | $169,300 | $866 |
| Bloomingville | 302 | $126,792 | $242,500 | — |
| Whites Landing | 386 | $34,132 | $200,800 | $807 |
| Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $113,100 | $905 |
| Vickery | 132 | $61,250 | $84,400 | — |
| Bellevue | 8,187 | $53,875 | $152,800 | $744 |
| Lakeside | 508 | $92,500 | $445,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castalia, OH?
The median household income in Castalia is $55,455, 22% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $186,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Castalia?
The median gross rent in Castalia is $730 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Castalia, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
What is the median age in Castalia?
The median age in Castalia is 32.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Castalia?
The average commute to work in Castalia is 28 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castalia?
The unemployment rate in Castalia is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castalia?
12% 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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