Castro Valley, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
64,392
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
7.7%
Median Home
$812,200
Median Income
$113,150
Median Rent
$1,949
Castro Valley SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Castro Valley, CA Cost Of Living
171
Castro Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Castro Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Castro Valley | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 131 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 271 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 145 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Rankings for Castro Valley in California
Map Of Castro Valley, CA
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Castro Valley
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64,392 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 63,288 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 63,625 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 62,825 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 62,044 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 62,363 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 61,637 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 60,981 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 60,882 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 60,625 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Castro Valley
| Race | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.6% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 28.2% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Castro Valley
| Gender | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Castro Valley for adults over 25
| Education | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Castro Valley, California
| Income | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.5% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.3% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
