Cost of Living in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley has a population of about 65,001. The median household income is $142,779, median gross rent is $2,554/month, and the median home value is $1,104,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Castro Valley expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Castro Valley is 54% above the national median and home values are 195% above the national median. Household income here is 70% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Castro Valley?
The median gross rent in Castro Valley, California is $2,554 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Castro Valley?
The median owner-occupied home value in Castro Valley is $1,104,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Castro Valley?
The median household income in Castro Valley is $142,779 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.