What are the schools like in Castile, NY?

School district data for Castile is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Castile?

The median household income in Castile, NY is $63,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Castile, NY?

Castile has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.1 inches.

Castile, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Castile, NY affordable or expensive?

Castile's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Castile is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,700 and the median rent is $675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Castile, NY?

Castile has a violent crime rate of 27.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 250.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Castile, NY a Good Place to Live?

Castile is a small town of 734 in New York, with a median household income of $63,000 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Castile stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Castile is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Castile 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: 92.7

Castile's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Castile costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Castile, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Castile's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.6 /100k

Property Crime

250.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Castile, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Castile sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 76.0°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 70.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Castile, NY
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	76.0°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	70.1"

Demographics

Metric	Castile, NY	National Avg
Population	734	—
Median Age	47.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Springs, NY 3 mi Gainesville, NY 4 mi Perry, NY 6 mi Hunt, NY 7 mi Nunda, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Castile

Castile, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14427

Castile vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castile, NY affordable or expensive?

Castile's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Castile roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,700 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Castile, NY?

Castile's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 250.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Castile?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Castile, NY a good place to live?

Castile, NY has a population of 734, a median household income of $63,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Castile?

Castile averages 27.7°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 70.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Castile?

Castile, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14427.

What is the population of Castile?

The population of Castile, New York is 734 with a median age of 47.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castile?

Key numbers for living in Castile: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $116,700, median household income $63,000, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castile side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.