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Castlewood

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$244K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.508
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$244K
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1960
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.30%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.749
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.651 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Castlewood compares

By median home value, Castlewood is the 2nd most expensive of 6 cities in Hamlin County, and its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Hamlin County.

Home values in Castlewood

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$130K$284K
cities in Hamlin County ranked by median home value
#Hamlin CountyMedian valueHomes
1Estelline$284K535
2Castlewood$244K508
3Hazel$234K155
4Lake Norden$208K406
4Hayti$208K374
6Bryant$122K324

About the Castlewood market

How many homes are there in Castlewood, SD?

Castlewood, SD contains 508 residential properties, with built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $244K.

How does Castlewood, SD compare to the rest of Hamlin County?

By median home value, Castlewood, SD is the 2nd most expensive of 6 cities in Hamlin County. Its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Hamlin County. Estelline ranks just above it and Hazel just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Castlewood, SD?

65% of homes in Castlewood, SD are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Castlewood, SD hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in Castlewood, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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