Quality of Life and Culture in Castalia, NC - PlaceVista

Castalia, NC B+

Population: 299

Home Price: $55,000

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Overview

Castalia is a village in the state of North Carolina with a population of 299. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Castalia has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.3 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Castalia, NC

Employment and Income	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Per Capita Income	$22,130	$29,903	$32,693
Median Household Income	$37,708	$56,318	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	6.2%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	21.6%	12.3%	10.5%

Age	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Median Age	46.8	43.3	42.3

Gender	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Male	50.2%	48.5%	49.8%
Female	49.8%	51.5%	50.2%

Race	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
White	36.8%	70.0%	80.3%
Black or African American	62.5%	19.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.7%	4.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Median Home Price	$55,000	$182,475	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$375	$682	$801
Family Households	37.6%	37.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	45.6%	45.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	73.6%	68.9%	72.9%
Renters	26.4%	31.1%	27.1%

Education	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	8.4%	8.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.7%	38.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.2%	22.0%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.9%	10.3%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	7.1%	15.8%	15.0%

Proficiency	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Mathematics	NA%	40.8%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	44.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Murder	NA	7.8	3.0
Rape	NA	49.1	38.0
Robbery	NA	72.2	40.7
Assault	NA	285.6	188.5

Property Crime	Castalia	North Carolina	United States
Burglary	NA	751.0	336.1
Theft	NA	2623.9	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	184.7	167.1
Arson	NA	16.9	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Castalia, NC

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basketball

artists

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