Living in Castle Hills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Hills has 3,943 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $95,391 (22% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $419,400, the median rent is $1,650/month.
Castle Hills at a glance
- Population
- 3,943
- Median age
- 41.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $95,391State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $419,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,650/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Castle Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Castle Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Hills the median home value is $419,400, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,650 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,783 a month in housing costs.
Castle Hills median household income
The median household income in Castle Hills is $95,391 and the income per person is $54,146. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Castle Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,744
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.62
Castle Hills demographics
- Population
- 3,943
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,491
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Hills ›
Education in Castle Hills
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Castle Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Castle Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
| Hill Country Village | 815 | $250,001 | $1,203,900 | — |
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | $235,700 | $1,324 |
| Shavano Park | 3,670 | $164,583 | $906,900 | — |
| Terrell Hills | 5,070 | $186,400 | $838,400 | $1,078 |
| Hollywood Park | 3,143 | $138,378 | $481,900 | $2,326 |
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What is the median household income in Castle Hills, TX?
The median household income in Castle Hills is $95,391, 22% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castle Hills?
The median home value in Castle Hills is $419,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Castle Hills?
The median gross rent in Castle Hills is $1,650 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Castle Hills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Castle Hills?
The median age in Castle Hills is 41.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Castle Hills?
The average commute to work in Castle Hills is 19 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Hills?
The unemployment rate in Castle Hills is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Hills?
49.2% of adults in Castle Hills 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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