Living in Castro Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castro Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Castro Valley has 65,001 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $142,779 (44% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,104,600, the median rent is $2,554/month.
Castro Valley at a glance
- Population
- 65,001
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $142,779State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,104,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,554/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Castro Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castro Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castro Valley the median home value is $1,104,600, 232% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,554 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,627 a month in housing costs.
Castro Valley median household income
The median household income in Castro Valley is $142,779 and the income per person is $60,688. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Castro Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,957
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.90
Castro Valley demographics
- Population
- 65,001
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 22,021
- Foreign-born
- 31%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castro Valley ›
Education in Castro Valley
44.5% of adults 25 and older in Castro Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castro Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Castro Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | $142,779 | $1,104,600 | $2,554 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
| Cherryland | 14,143 | $86,418 | $668,800 | $2,140 |
| Ashland | 22,210 | $81,702 | $775,800 | $2,110 |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | $112,660 | $847,100 | $2,163 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | $101,420 | $844,200 | $2,186 |
| Hayward | 158,801 | $113,318 | $854,400 | $2,391 |
| Union City | 67,464 | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $2,713 |
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What is the median household income in Castro Valley, CA?
The median household income in Castro Valley is $142,779, 44% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castro Valley?
The median home value in Castro Valley is $1,104,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Castro Valley?
The median gross rent in Castro Valley is $2,554 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Castro Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Castro Valley?
The median age in Castro Valley is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Castro Valley?
The average commute to work in Castro Valley is 33 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castro Valley?
The unemployment rate in Castro Valley is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castro Valley?
44.5% of adults in Castro Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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