Castro Valley, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 55,585 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Castro Valley is east of the San Francisco Bay and just southeast of Oakland, in Alameda County.
Cultural Attractions
The Castro Valley-based Trinity Lyric Opera performs regularly at the Center of the Arts.
Recreation
The community calendar lists various activities offered in the city, from line dancing and yoga to community meetings.
Historical
The first business in the area is thought to be The Exchange, a saloon run by Henry Thomford.
Economy
Castro Valley is primarily residential but has a few light industries.
| Population [details] | 55,585 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 691.97 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 35.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 54.38 °F/36.18 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 94.66 °F/57.77 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 21.55 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 60 |
| Cost of living [details] | 156.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (17.04 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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