Castle Hayne is a small town of 970 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Castle Hayne stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Castle Hayne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Castle Hayne city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.1
Castle Hayne's overall cost of living index is 97.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Castle Hayne costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Castle Hayne, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$297,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,142
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Castle Hayne's violent crime rate is 317.3 per 100,000 residents
— 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
317.3 /100k
Property Crime
2483.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Castle Hayne is served primarily by New Hanover County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Castle Hayne, NC
National Avg
School District
New Hanover County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
26
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Castle Hayne sees average highs of 55.9°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 63.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Castle Hayne's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Castle Hayne roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $297,700 and median rent is $1,142/month.
Castle Hayne's violent crime rate is 317.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2483.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Castle Hayne are operated by New Hanover County Schools.
The district has 26 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Castle Hayne, NC has a population of 970, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Castle Hayne averages 55.9°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.5 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Castle Hayne, North Carolina is 970 with a median age of 57.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Castle Hayne: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $297,700, median household income $55,625, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castle Hayne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
