CastorlandNY
A town of 341, settled in 1792.
Is Castorland a good place to live?
Castorland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
341 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Castorland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Castorland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Castorland.
Castorland’s typical home value is about $212K
Castorland’s median rent stands at $853 a month, below both the New York town median ($1,101 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 55% of households are owner-occupiers here. Values rose 4.1% in the 12 months to September 2026.
| Castorland | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $853 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Castorland has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
18% of Castorland residents live below the poverty line, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 19 miles. The top destinations are Lowville (26%), Watertown (13%) and Pinckney (8%).
| Castorland | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Castorland, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high in Castorland is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The biggest natural risk in Castorland is inland flooding, at a low overall level
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in nearly two thirds of U.S. communities. 78% of Castorland’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Also worth knowing: the national flood insurance program has paid 2 claims in the town since 1978.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Castorland have obesity than in the typical New York or U.S. town
In Castorland, 18% of adults binge drink. Two figures for adults here: 16% smoke cigarettes, 15% report frequent physical distress.
| Castorland | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 25% | 25% |
| What stands out | Castorland | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with obesity | 42.2% | 28.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6% |
| More smokers | 16% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Castorland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Castorland; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Castorland residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
100% of working residents leave Castorland for work
Where Castorland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Castorland
Village in New York, United States
Castorland is a village in Lewis County, New York, United States; it is north of Lowville and southeast of Carthage. As of the 2020 census, Castorland had a population of 334.
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- Established
- 1792
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 741 ft
- ZIP code
- 13620
Questions about Castorland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Castorland, NY a good place to live?
Castorland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.