Castro Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
65,389 Population 3,881/sq mi density
$138,069 Median Income $58,843 per capita
$1,058,200 Home Value $1,089,663 Zillow
$2,499 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$138,069 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$1,058,200 home value, $2,499/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Castro Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,069
84% above
$58,843 per capita
Home Value
$1,058,200
275% above
Zillow: $1,089,663
Median Rent
$2,499/mo
115% above
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
30% above
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
30% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Castro Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castro Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
184%
Home Value
375%
Rent
215%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castro Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castro Valley residents earn a median household income of $138,069 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,843. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castro Valley is $1,058,200 , 275% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,089,663. Median rent is $2,499/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

43.9% of adults in Castro Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castro Valley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population65,389
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,881/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born30.8%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,069
Per Capita$58,843
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$1,058,200
Rent$2,499
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$1,089,663
Housing Units22,885
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity22.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation348 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Castro Valley was built in 1966.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
30.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.