Castro Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
65,389 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$138,069 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,058,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$909 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
7
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, CA State Senate District 9, CA Assembly District 20, CA
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Schools

Vannoy Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Alma Preschool
<1 miles, W
Redwood Christian Schools
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Creekside Middle
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Carrington College-San Leandro
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Unitek College
4 miles, SW
Chabot College
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Eden Medical Center
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Rose Hospital
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
18 miles, W • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
47 miles, E • 1 star
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