Living in Castleton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castleton · Census data 2020–2024
Castleton has 4,453 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $73,854 (9% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $224,800, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Castleton at a glance
- Population
- 4,453
- Median age
- 38.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $73,854State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $224,800State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Castleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castleton the median home value is $224,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,659 a month in housing costs.
Castleton median household income
The median household income in Castleton is $73,854 and the income per person is $39,006. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Castleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,340
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 28.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.17
Castleton demographics
- Population
- 4,453
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,663
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castleton ›
Education in Castleton
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Castleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Castleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton | 4,453 | $73,854 | $224,800 | $1,137 |
| Fair Haven | 2,724 | $62,404 | $176,500 | $830 |
| Hubbardton | 831 | $102,321 | $293,800 | $1,708 |
| West Rutland | 2,240 | $61,161 | $196,400 | $883 |
| Proctor | 1,794 | $74,167 | $209,900 | $1,029 |
| Pittsford | 2,892 | $69,705 | $197,000 | $781 |
| Ira | 381 | $71,827 | $272,900 | $942 |
| Benson | 784 | $78,625 | $242,000 | $1,113 |
| East Poultney | 176 | $73,059 | $225,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castleton, VT?
The median household income in Castleton is $73,854, 9% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castleton?
The median home value in Castleton is $224,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Castleton?
The median gross rent in Castleton is $1,137 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Castleton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Vermont median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Castleton?
The median age in Castleton is 38.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Castleton?
The average commute to work in Castleton is 19 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castleton?
The unemployment rate in Castleton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castleton?
37.9% of adults in Castleton 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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