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Castalia, OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio.

Population

1,230

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,203

ZIP codes

0

Castalia and its ZIP codes

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Castalia at a glance

  • Castalia is about 4.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,455, 22% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (13% below Ohio) and median rent is $730 a month.

Local data for Castalia, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Castalia, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,455

Poverty rate

36.6%

Median home value

$186,300

Median rent

$730/mo

Homeownership

57.8%

Bachelor's or higher

12.0%

Median age

32.2

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (395), Irish Americans (114), Italian Americans (111).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Castalia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,123

36,374 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,347

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$615M

FY 2026, $8,127 per person

Erie County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Castalia, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Castalia, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

483

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

414

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 22°F

34.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Castalia, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Castalia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Crystal RockCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.1
Bay ViewVillage4.6 mi0.3
BloomingvilleCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.3
Whites LandingCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.3
SanduskyCity6.4 mi9.6
VickeryCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.4
BellevueCity9 mi6.1
MarbleheadVillage9.1 mi3.2
LakesideCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.7
Port ClintonCity10 mi2.1
ClydeCity11 mi5.2
Flat RockCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
MonroevilleVillage12 mi1.4
HuronCity12 mi4.9
Wightmans GroveCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
MilanVillage13 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Castalia, OH in?
Castalia is in Erie County, Ohio.
What is the population of Castalia, OH?
About 1,230 people live in Castalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Castalia?
Nearby places include Crystal Rock (3.6 mi), Bay View (4.6 mi), Bloomingville (5.2 mi), Whites Landing (5.2 mi), Sandusky (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023