Living in Castle Rock, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Rock has 2,217 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $69,639 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $348,600, the median rent is $1,222/month.
Castle Rock at a glance
- Population
- 2,217
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,639State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $348,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,222/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Castle Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castle Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Rock the median home value is $348,600, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Castle Rock median household income
The median household income in Castle Rock is $69,639 and the income per person is $31,840. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Castle Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 907
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.55
Castle Rock demographics
- Population
- 2,217
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 871
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Rock ›
Education in Castle Rock
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Castle Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Castle Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
| Vader | 745 | $64,688 | $317,200 | $1,191 |
| Ryderwood | 401 | $42,639 | $229,900 | — |
| Kelso | 12,684 | $66,751 | $337,600 | $1,220 |
| Toledo | 542 | $47,292 | $333,700 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in Castle Rock, WA?
The median household income in Castle Rock is $69,639, 29% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castle Rock?
The median home value in Castle Rock is $348,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Castle Rock?
The median gross rent in Castle Rock is $1,222 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Castle Rock, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Castle Rock?
The median age in Castle Rock is 33.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Castle Rock?
The average commute to work in Castle Rock is 28 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Rock?
The unemployment rate in Castle Rock is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Rock?
15.8% of adults in Castle Rock 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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