Gravel Quarry P2160003, 2008
Castalia’s story
183 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1843Castalia is settled
CastaliaOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
744
2025 Census estimate · −4.1% since 2020
Typical home
$244K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
32.2
years
Jobs based here
338
Balanced
Is Castalia a good place to live?
37% of residents live below the poverty line in Castalia, where Ohio’s towns sit at 9.1% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The biggest park or preserve is Resthaven Wildlife Area, at 60 acres. Castalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Castalia stand out
Where Castalia beats most towns.
Small town
744 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 49 attractions →Cedar Point and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Castalia. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
17 mi National MemorialPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial124K visitors a year7 mi Theme parkCastaway Bay
17 mi CaveCrystal Cave8 mi Zoo & aquariumAfrican Safari Wildlife Park
31 mi MuseumAllen Memorial Art MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Crystal Cave: Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Allen Memorial Art Museum: Daderot, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Castalia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Castalia, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterErie Co Margaretta DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Castalia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Erie County Board of ElectionsErie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4482444824 100%Census 2020
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 Castalia.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Castalia
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Castalia
Castalia has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Castalia’s July high is against 84°F in Ohio’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–36°
Spring40–58°
Summer62–81°
Fall45–63°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Castalia
Most working residents leave Castalia for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Castalia grew to 338 in 2023, 50 more than in 2013. Castalia’s median household income is $55,000.
3%work in town
| Castalia | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Castalia3%
Sandusky19%
Margaretta Township10%
Perkins Township10%
Norwalk4%
10 mi
median commute distance
338
jobs based in Castalia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Castalia has set aside 9.7% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
9.7%conserved
9.7%
conserved · 63 of 656 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Resthaven Wildlife Area | — | 60 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Castalia is
Castalia beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 41% of Castalia adults have high blood pressure.
| Castalia | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Castalia | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 67.1% | 62.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8% |
Firelands Regional Medical Center
5.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Castalia is valued at about $244K
The typical Castalia home is worth about $244,000, up 2.7% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home. 58% of households own their home in Castalia.
$244KZillow home value
Typical home value
Castalia$244K
Ohio$246K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Castalia
18pages on Castalia
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Castalia
About 2 of every 100 Castalia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Castalia
Village in Ohio, United States
Castalia is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 774 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- ZIP code
- 44824
Questions about Castalia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Castalia, OH a good place to live?
Castalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.