Housing & Real Estate — Castro Valley, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 22,909 |
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| Occupied | 22,242 |
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| Vacant | 667 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 15,892 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 6,350 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,104,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,221,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,499/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $8,225/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 726 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 925 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,086 |
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| Built before 1960 | 9,420 |
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| Median Year Built | 1966 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
