Castro Valley SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Castro Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Castro Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Castro Valley is 195 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Castro Valley is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Castro Valley is $1,121,693.
The median income in Castro Valley is $142,779.
Castro Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Castro Valley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Castro Valley | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 375 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Castro Valley, CA Weather
The average high in Castro Valley is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Castro Valley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Castro Valley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Castro Valley
The current population in Castro Valley is 65,001. The population has increased 7.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65,001 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 65,389 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 65,444 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 66,324 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 64,392 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 63,013 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 63,288 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 63,625 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 62,825 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 62,044 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 62,363 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 61,637 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 60,981 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 60,882 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 60,625 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Castro Valley
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Castro Valley is:
33.5% White with 21,775 White residents.
8.7% African American with 5,655 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.
32.9% Asian with 21,354 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 182 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 112 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 3,002 Two Or More residents.
19.8% Hispanic with 12,866 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 32.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Castro Valley
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Castro Valley is 50.9% female with 33,090 female residents.
Castro Valley is 49.1% male with 31,911 male residents.
| Gender | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Castro Valley for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Castro Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Castro Valley, California
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4.5% of households in Castro Valley earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Castro Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Castro Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Castro Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Castro Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Castro Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Castro Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Castro Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Castro Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.9% of households in Castro Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Castro Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
