The Town FilesCastaic, California
Community in Los Angeles County · population 18,937 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $792,000
- Household income
- $129,863
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 37.9
Castaic is a community of 18,937 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $792,000, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of California towns, more of a college town than 85% of California towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of California towns.
How Castaic ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Castaic is worth $792,000, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $129,863, which is more affordable than 56% of California towns. Median rent is $1,770 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Castaic | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $792,000 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,770 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $129,863 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Castaic
| People | Castaic | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 93.3% |
Weather in Castaic
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 46.6°F. About 16.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Castaic since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, unrated, struck on December 20, 1952 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 20, 1952.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 23, 1999.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Castaic itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Castaic
9 public schools with 5,362 students, about 24.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castaic High | 9-12 | 1,193 | 20.9 |
| West Creek Academy | K-6 | 1,024 | 28.4 |
| Santa Clarita Valley International (charter) | K-12 | 685 | 21.4 |
| Northlake Hills Elementary | K-7 | 579 | 25.2 |
| Tesoro del Valle Elementary | K-6 | 522 | 26.1 |
| Live Oak Elementary | K-6 | 506 | 26.6 |
| Castaic Middle | 7-8 | 439 | 22.0 |
| Castaic Elementary | K-6 | 414 | 27.6 |
| Non-RIS Preschool CMS | Other | — | — |
Towns near Castaic
- Stevenson Ranch, CA6.8 mi · 20,178 people · home $1,085,500
- Santa Clarita, CA8.6 mi · 228,673 people · home $784,700
- Piru, CA11.0 mi · 2,587 people · home $624,300
- Simi Valley, CA16.0 mi · 126,356 people · home $823,800
- Fillmore, CA17.1 mi · 16,419 people · home $602,500
- San Fernando, CA17.2 mi · 23,946 people · home $674,700
- Agua Dulce, CA17.8 mi · 3,451 people · home $933,400
- Moorpark, CA19.2 mi · 36,284 people · home $894,300
Castaic questions
Is Castaic, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Castaic scores better for retirees than 42% of California towns and quieter than 48%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Castaic?
The median owner-occupied home in Castaic is valued at $792,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $129,863, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,770 a month.
What is the weather like in Castaic?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 46.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Castaic get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Castaic since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)