Introduction
About Castro Valley, California

Located in the heart of the greater Bay Area of Northern California, Castro Valley is a quiet valley surrounded by beautiful tree covered rolling hills.  This city’s residents, businesses and visitors enjoy the rural atmosphere and peaceful community the city brings.  Castro Valley, California has several housing options that range from town houses to larger, expensive estates.   The hills that surround the town give it a special feel while a park system, a lagoon, lakes and golf courses give Castro Valley residents time to sit and relax.  Castro Valley is known for having outstanding elementary and higher education schools for its residents.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 40,742
Population Density 1,524 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 21,149
Male Population 19,593
Median Age 40.91 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 69%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College WESTERN CAREER COLLEGE
Distance to WESTERN CAREER COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College MILLS COLLEGE
Distance to MILLS COLLEGE 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 15,879
Family Households 10,667
Average Family Size 3.18
Average Household Income $75,725
Median Household Income $70,955
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 69%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.71
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.06
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.27
Murder Risk (County) 1.24
Rape Risk (County) 1.01
Robbery Risk 1.52
Assault Risk (County) 1.05
Property Risk (County) 1.05
Burglary Risk (County) 0.95
Larceny Risk (County) 1.19
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.54

Environment

Average July High Temperature 75.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 41.7° F
Annual Precipitation 26.3 inches
Air Pollution Index 88% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.75%
Nearest Airport METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL
Distance to METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL 5 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Distance to GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 6 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CASTRO VALLEY ADULT SCHOOLADULT EDUCATION4430 ALMA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CREEK SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 819722 CENTER ST, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 819600 CULL CANYON RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1218400 CLIFTON WAY, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CASTRO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1219400 SANTA MARIA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
PALOMARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56395 PALO VERDE RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
VANNOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55100 VANNOY AVENUE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52644 SOMERSET AVENUE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 520111 MARSHALL ST, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHABOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 519104 LAKE CHABOT RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
JENSEN RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 520001 CARSON LANE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
CASTRO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 520185 SAN MIGUEL AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 521201 INDEPENDENT SCH RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
PROCTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 517520 REDWOOD RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
REDWOOD CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 619300 REDWOOD RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
STROBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 621400 BEDFORD DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOLK - 819920 ANITA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
REDWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 1219300 REDWOOD ROAD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
ROY A JOHNSON SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN4430 ALMA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CAMELOT SCHOOLK - 52330 POMAR VISTA AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
ADULT SCHOOL - LAUREL CENTERK - 122652 VERGIL CT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA3067 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSBANK OF THE WEST3396 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSCITIBANK3288 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSFREMONT BANK20629 REDWOOD RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSPACIFIC WESTERN BANK3056 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD # 185 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK20662 REDWOOD RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK3500 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL3449 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK3040 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
BANKSCOMMUNITY BANKS OF NORTHERN CA3895 E CASTRO VALLEY BLVD # A CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
CHURCHESCALVARY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN20613 STANTON AVE CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCASTRO VALLEY CHURCH-NAZARENE19230 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCASTRO VALLEY UNITED METHODIST19806 WISTERIA ST CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCENTRAL CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHR18381 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCHRIST REFORMED EVANGELIC CHR20111 MARSHALL ST CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS3900 SEVEN HILLS RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESCHURCH OF NAZARENE HISP MNSTRY19230 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESEDEN KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHR2490 GROVE WAY CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH18550 REDWOOD RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH2490 GROVE WAY CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESFOOTHILL BAPTIST CHURCH2962 SOMERSET AVE CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESHOLY CROSS EPISCOPAL CHURCH19179 CENTER ST CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESMISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN18381 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESNEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH20600 JOHN DR CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
CHURCHESNEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH20394 SAN MIGUEL AVE CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICWILLOW PARK PUBLIC GOLF COURSE17007 REDWOOD RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
HOSPITALSEDEN MEDICAL CTR20103 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
HOSPITALSEVERGREEN CASTRO VALLEY CARE20259 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
HOSPITALSHEALTHSOUTH20998 REDWOOD RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
HOSPITALSLAUREL GROVE HOSPITAL19933 LAKE CHABOT RD CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
SYNAGOGUESCONGREGATION SHIR AMI4529 MALABAR AVE CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
94546409$530,000$530,014
94552147$750,000$712,591
Displaying 1-6 of 6 in $500-999k range
 5833 BLUE BIRD CT
 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$749,999
Sharp upper valley home. Completely redone, front to back, top to bottom. Gorgeous new deck. Newly redone hardwoods, carpets and paint. Check the downstairs with the new bathroom. New garage door and opener. Central air conditioning and security system.
  4858 Lodi WY
 Castro Valley, CA 94546
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$699,950
 22236 QUEEN ST
 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$649,950
 19840 John Drive
 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 21 bathrooms
$630,000
 4733 ROLLINGHILLS WAY
 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$549,000
 19170 SAN MIGUEL AVE
 CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$539,999


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