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Castro Valley, CA

Population: 62,825

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Key findings

Castro Valley has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Castro Valley crime rates are 27% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Castro Valley is 22% higher than the California average
Castro Valley real estate prices are 45% higher than the California average
Rental prices in Castro Valley are 12% higher than the California average

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What do the locals think about Castro Valley?

69%Family friendly 69%Public transit is accessible 62%Walkable to grocery stores 54%Yards are well-kept 69%Lots of parks 62%Walkable to restaurants 77%Friendly neighbors 69%Safe at night 62%Pet friendly 46%Streets have sidewalks 69%A quiet area 54%Sense of community

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Castro Valley Demographics

Population62,825 Median Age41.6 Have Kids (under 18)46%

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Top Rated Schools in Castro Valley

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Jensen Ranch Elementary	KG - 5	451	80%
Proctor Elementary	KG - 5	532	72%
Independent Elementary	KG - 5	625	68%
Creekside Middle School	6 - 8	788	66%
Vannoy Elementary	KG - 5	415	64%
Castro Valley High	9 - 12	2,977	63%
Palomares Elementary	KG - 5	142	62%
Chabot Elementary	KG - 5	451	54%

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Castro Valley, CA - Great for Raising Families

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Attractions7/10

Community9/10

Nightlife5/10

Dining5/10

Shopping5/10

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 great 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.

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Source: The Castro Valley, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).