Living in Castle Valley, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Valley has 357 residents with a median age of 70.7. The median household income is $47,167 (50% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $422,600.
Castle Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Castle Valley at a glance
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 70.7State: 32
- Median household income
- $47,167State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $422,600State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
Is Castle Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Utah median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Castle Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Valley the median home value is $422,600, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Castle Valley median household income
The median household income in Castle Valley is $47,167 and the income per person is $39,321. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Castle Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 314
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.80
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Castle Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Castle Valley demographics
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 70.7
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 69.7%
- Households
- 198
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Valley ›
Education in Castle Valley
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Castle Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 49.5%
- Drive alone
- 31.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Castle Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Valley | 357 | $47,167 | $422,600 | — |
| Moab | 5,312 | $61,667 | $518,900 | $969 |
| Green River | 720 | $65,129 | $173,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castle Valley, UT?
The median household income in Castle Valley is $47,167, 50% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castle Valley?
The median home value in Castle Valley is $422,600, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is Castle Valley, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Utah median.
What is the median age in Castle Valley?
The median age in Castle Valley is 70.7 years (Utah: 32).
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Valley?
The unemployment rate in Castle Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Valley?
36.1% of adults in Castle Valley 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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