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
Population Overview
Total Population
65,389
Census 2023
Population Density
3,881
per square mile
Land Area
16.9
square miles (43.8 km²)
Median Age
42.8 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 34.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
38.3%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
17.6%
Asian
34.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 58.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 39.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
58.5%
Spanish
39.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
30.8%
Veterans
4.3%
28% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.8%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.2%
51% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 65,389 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,881 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Asian | 34.1% |
Language
| English Only | 58.5% |
| Spanish | 39.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 30.8% |
| Veterans | 4.3% |
| Disability | 8.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| Broadband Access | 96.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |