Living in Castle, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle · Census data 2020–2024

Castle has 165 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $77,829 (20% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $209,900.

Castle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Castle at a glance

Population
165
Median age
56.3State: 37
Median household income
$77,829State: $65,039
Median home value
$209,900State: $199,800
Homeowners
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
Average commute
26 min

Is Castle a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.

Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Castle

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle the median home value is $209,900, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Castle$209,900
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Castle median household income

The median household income in Castle is $77,829 and the income per person is $31,609. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Castle$77,829
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Castle: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
96
Owner-occupied
89.8%
Renter-occupied
10.2%
Vacant
8.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
1.88

Castle demographics

Population
165
Median age
56.3
Under 18
15.8%
65 and older
36.4%
Households
88
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
29.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.3%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle ›

Education in Castle

35.5% of adults 25 and older in Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Castle35.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Castle

Unemployment rate
8.5%State: 5%
Average commute
26 minState: 22 min
Work from home
9.5%
Drive alone
90.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.3%

Castle vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Castle165$77,829$209,900—
Boley1,209$26,250$49,000$525
Okemah3,063$32,386$79,300$726
Bearden136$106,250$167,500—
Cromwell238$58,026$74,300$817
Paden391$47,273$85,900$742
Welty162$71,250$220,000—
Weleetka949$42,292$60,800$628
Prague2,155$50,893$120,200$806

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Living in Castle: FAQ

What is the median household income in Castle, OK?

The median household income in Castle is $77,829, 20% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Castle?

The median home value in Castle is $209,900, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Castle, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.

What is the median age in Castle?

The median age in Castle is 56.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Castle?

The average commute to work in Castle is 26 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Castle?

The unemployment rate in Castle is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Castle?

35.5% of adults in Castle 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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