Living in Castine, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castine · Census data 2020–2024
Castine has 71 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $48,571 (32% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $112,500.
Castine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castine at a glance
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $48,571State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Castine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castine the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Castine median household income
The median household income in Castine is $48,571 and the income per person is $22,365. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Castine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.54
Castine demographics
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castine ›
Education in Castine
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Castine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castine
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Castine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castine | 71 | $48,571 | $112,500 | — |
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| New Madison | 783 | $62,500 | $109,900 | $888 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
| Wayne Lakes | 711 | $52,500 | $143,600 | $730 |
| Verona | 653 | $66,250 | $153,600 | $627 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Castine, OH?
The median household income in Castine is $48,571, 32% 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 Castine?
The median home value in Castine is $112,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Castine, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Castine?
The median age in Castine is 39.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Castine?
The average commute to work in Castine is 39 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castine?
The unemployment rate in Castine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castine?
6.4% of adults in Castine 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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