At a Glance
Median Income
$76,524
$35,653 per capita
Home Value
$266,000
Zillow: $424,822
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
1,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
312 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castroville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castroville residents earn a median household income of $76,524 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,653. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castroville is $266,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,822. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Castroville reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,908/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Castroville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castroville has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,027
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,524
Per Capita$35,653
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,000
Rent$1,184
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$424,822
Housing Units1,240
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property1,908/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary636/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation773 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Castroville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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