Castro Valley, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,388 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3303.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,091 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Castro Valley grew by 14.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 58,321 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Castro Valley has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,948 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.58% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Castro Valley is about 33% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $814,954 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,501 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Castro Valley is about 27.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,501 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Castro Valley spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 257 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 257 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,977 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,376 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,313 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Castro Valley is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Castro Valley has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Castro Valley has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Castro Valley, California.
What is the population of Castro Valley, California?
The population of Castro Valley, California is 56,388, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Castro Valley, California?
The population density of Castro Valley, California is 3303.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Castro Valley, California?
The median household income in Castro Valley, California is $128,948, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Castro Valley, California?
The median home price in Castro Valley, California is $814,954, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Castro Valley, California?
The unemployment rate in Castro Valley, California is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.