Living in Castro Valley
Castro Valley is a large place in California, United States, home to 61,388 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #162 of 9,474), commuters (top 4%, #238 of 6,227), expat professionals (top 6%, #399 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Castro Valley
- The San Francisco Bay is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oakland, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 1:53; in late June it sets around 5:33.
How Castro Valley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,676 of 11,898 | #75 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #7,999 of 9,771 | #88 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,235 of 8,006 | #38 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,323 of 6,237 | #32 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #657 of 9,474 | #78 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #929 of 9,474 | #66 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #724 of 10,762 | #93 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #321 of 4,537 | #39 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #272 of 4,444 | #40 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #224 of 3,053 | #39 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,660 of 7,271 | #129 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #238 of 6,227 | #26 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #311 of 3,933 | #60 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #574 of 2,119 | #78 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,942 of 8,006 | #36 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,500 of 12,111 | #121 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #231 of 4,114 | #44 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #399 of 7,271 | #59 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #162 of 9,474 | #7 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #17,441 of 18,063 | #736 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,316 of 16,523 | #421 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,699 of 18,063 | #781 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #583 of 16,523 | #46 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #245 of 21,167 | #43 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,541 of 12,111 | #160 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #931 of 6,413 | #69 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #703 of 12,111 | #77 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #481 of 4,750 | #69 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cherryland 2 km
- Ashland (California) 2 km
- Hayward (California) 3 km
- Fairview (California) 4 km
- Longwood - Winton Grove 4 km
- San Lorenzo 5 km
- San Leandro 7 km
- Union City (California) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.