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Castro Valley

California · 65,001 residents · 16.848 sq mi
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#197Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,104,600
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Castro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,104,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,001
+13%since 2000
from 57,292 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,858 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K52K58K63K68K1990201020202024Castro Valley
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,779
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,874 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,688
+99%since 2000
from $30,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+2%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,104,600
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,554
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $954 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+70%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(36,992)
Black5%(2,868)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(6,984)
Asian13.4%(7,649)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(35,827)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(21,775)
Black8.7%(5,655)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(12,866)
Asian32.9%(21,354)
Other5.2%(3,351)
Diversity Score91.3%(59,350)
Diversity Score
91
+46%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castro Valley, California?

Castro Valley, California has about 65,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castro Valley, California?

The typical household in Castro Valley, California earns about $142,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castro Valley, California expensive?

In Castro Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,104,600, and the typical rent is about $2,554 a month.

How educated are people in Castro Valley, California?

About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in Castro Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castro Valley, California?

About 6.7% of people in Castro Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castro Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Castro Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,382 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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