Castro Valley, CA Area Guide

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Castro Valley Area Facts

  • Castro Valley has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Castro Valley crime rates are 54% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Castro Valley is 40% higher than the California average
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Castro Valley, CA - Great for Raising Families User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) The only reason why I know about Castro Valley, CA is because I am from the San Francisco, East Bay. Castro Valley is like most smaller towns in the area, it's nice and kind of quiet. It's a great place to live and have some fun but doesn't have a bustling nightlife. This is a gr ...Read More eat city for families.

Lake Chabot is probably the largest family attraction. It's a great park for having picnics and it even has a theater that features plays throughout the year. Other amenities at Lake Chabot include a tennis court, basketball court, and softball field. I've also enjoyed bowling in Castro Valley in the past.

The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its diverse variety of food. Castro Valley is no exception to this. There are a lot of restaurants and eateries to enjoy. I am a fan of burritos and have frequented the Burrito Shop in Castro Valley. There are different Burrito Shop restaurants in the Bay Area but they all have a slightly different selection and flavor. I like Castro Valley's Burrito Shop.

Castro Valley isn't known for its club scene. You can travel to San Francisco or San Jose for near by clubs. I can't really say Castro Valley has any upscale dining, if you're interested in finer dining selections, you may consider visiting another city near by. Like I said, Castro Valley is most ideal for families. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Castro Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bay Trees Community Park
      Earl Warren Park
      Independent Park
      Greenridge Park
      Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
      Evlyn Thomas Park
      Adobe Art Center Park
      Parsons Park

      Entertainment

      Castro Village Bowl
      Adobe Art Center
      Chabot Cinemas
      Century Theatres
      University Theater
      Pioneer Amphitheater
      University Art Gallery
      Pioneer Stadium

      Food & Drink

      The Habit Burger Grill
      BLVD Burger
      KFC
      Krayon's Gallery
      MOD Pizza
      See's Candies
      Loard's Ice Cream
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Castro Valley? Of all people who commute, 10.5% take public transportation in Castro Valley.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Castro Valley? The cost of living in Castro Valley is 195/100 - which is 40% higher than California.
      Castro Valley
      195

      95% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Castro Valley? Castro Valley crime rates are 1,304, which are 54% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,304 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -37%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Castro Valley? The median income in Castro Valley is $113,150 which is 77% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $113,150105% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,00464% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Castro Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness
      John George Psychiatric Hospital
      Eden Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Castro Valley home prices? Castro Valley home prices are $812,200 - which is 98% higher than California
      Median home value
      $812,200340% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,949105% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      11% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Castro Valley have good schools? The Castro Valley graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Castro Valley a good place to live? Castro Valley has an overall rating of 74% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      13 total surveys

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