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Castro Valley, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Castro Valley.

Population: 59,361 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Castro Valley, CA is $1.19M — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.36M after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,414/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.19M

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.19M
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.9%
10-year appreciation
+63.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.29M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.36M
Median list price
$1.29M
Median price per sqft
$707
1-year sale-price change
+11.0%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
110
For-sale inventory
91
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,414/mo
1-year rent change
+6.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.2 : 1
Schools include
Castro Valley Elementary, Castro Valley High, Redwood Continuation High, Marshall Elementary, Proctor Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
AMCO Chemical (13.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,944
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
124,261
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
114,697

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Boneyard Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
EDEN MEDICAL CENTER, ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
473
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$8,629
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
670,154
Average weekly wage
$1,931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,778

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Castro ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.19M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.36M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,414/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,629$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Castro Valley, CA?
$1.19M.
What is the median sale price in Castro Valley, CA?
$1.36M.
How long do homes take to sell in Castro Valley, CA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Castro Valley, CA?
Typical rent: $3,414/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Castro Valley, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Castro Valley, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Castro Valley, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Castro Valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Castro Valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Castro Valley, CA?
16 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Castro Valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Castro Valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Castro Valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Castro Valley

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