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Castro Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Castro Valley, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Castro Valley a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $1,102,700. 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.
Safety & Crime
Castro Valley reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,178/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.