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Castroville, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,870 Population 6,735/sq mi density
$90,486 Median Income $20,260 per capita
$648,700 Home Value $674,163 Zillow
$1,593 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,255 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,486 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$648,700 home value, $1,593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Castroville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,486
20% above
$20,260 per capita
Home Value
$648,700
130% above
Zillow: $674,163
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
37% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
26% below
2,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
48.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
230%
Rent
137%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castroville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 1.7% (53% 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 $674,163. 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.

Safety & Crime

Castroville reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,255/100K.

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 (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population6,870
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density6,735/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$90,486
Per Capita$20,260
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

C+
Home Value$648,700
Rent$1,593
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$674,163
Housing Units1,631
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent283/100K
Property2,255/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.2%
Premature Death6,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.