At a Glance
Median Income
$90,486
$20,260 per capita
Home Value
$648,700
Zillow: $675,080
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
48.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Castroville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castroville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castroville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castroville residents earn a median household income of $90,486 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,260. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castroville is $648,700 , 130% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $675,080. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 29.2% 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 1979.
Education
5.7% of adults in Castroville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
48.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castroville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,870
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density6,735/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.8%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,486
Per Capita$20,260
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C+
Home Value$648,700
Rent$1,593
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$675,080
Housing Units1,631
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.2%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+48.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Castroville was founded in 1863.
The median home in Castroville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
31.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.