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Castro Valley, California · ZIP 94546

Castro Valley — ZIP 94546

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Castro Valley (94546) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Castro Valley. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.03M.

49OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency68%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$1.03M
Median rent$2,655/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.03M

Median Rent

$2,655/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

65,134

Violent Crime

10,813

Property Crime

54,321

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alameda County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Proctor ElementaryKG–05613
72%
75%
Chabot ElementaryKG–05496
68%
71%
Vannoy ElementaryKG–05536
67%
77%
Marshall ElementaryKG–05515
67%
67%
Creekside Middle06–08754
59%
66%
Castro Valley High09–122,874
58%
78%
Castro Valley Virtual AcademyKG–1245
52%
62%
Stanton ElementaryKG–05515
49%
56%
Castro Valley ElementaryKG–05502
49%
60%
Alma PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

45,848

Median Income

$128K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94546 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 94546 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 94546 is approximately $1.03M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 94546 in Castro Valley has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.