Castroville SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Castroville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Castroville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Castroville is 159 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Castroville is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Castroville is $686,078.
The median income in Castroville is $89,354.
Castroville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Castroville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Castroville | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 252 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Castroville, CA Weather
The average high in Castroville is 68.4° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Castroville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Castroville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Castroville
The current population in Castroville is 6,720. The population has increased 22.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,720 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 6,870 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 6,620 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 6,665 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 6,332 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 6,521 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 6,686 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 6,689 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 6,978 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 6,707 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 6,226 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 5,967 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 6,103 | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 5,809 | 5.8% |
| 2010 | 5,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Castroville
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Castroville is:
2.8% White with 186 White residents.
1.1% African American with 77 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 72 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 30 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 223 Two Or More residents.
91.2% Hispanic with 6,132 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Castroville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 91.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Castroville
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Castroville is 51.0% female with 3,429 female residents.
Castroville is 49.0% male with 3,291 male residents.
| Gender | Castroville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Castroville for adults over 25
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32.0% of adults in Castroville completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Castroville completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Castroville completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Castroville completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Castroville completed associate's degree.
4.0% of adults in Castroville completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Castroville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Castroville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Castroville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Castroville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 32.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Castroville, California
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5.6% of households in Castroville earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Castroville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.7% of households in Castroville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Castroville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Castroville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Castroville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Castroville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Castroville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Castroville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.1% of households in Castroville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Castroville | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
