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Living in Castroville

Castroville is a city in the United States. At the end of 2020, Castroville had a population of 6,332. Castroville had an unemployment rate of 4.18% at the end of 2024. Castroville's foreign population totalled 2,159 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Castroville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Castroville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Castroville yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,680 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Castroville?

The median gross salary is about 2,490 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Castroville?

The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.18 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Castroville is 4.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Castroville 4.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.18 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castroville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Castroville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Castroville's nearest airport was MRY, 21 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMRY3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castroville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Castroville.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 6.2 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperatures were 11.1°C in January and 17.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Castroville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.16 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Castroville average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Castroville average monthly precipitation, mm02040608067625224102011153254JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Castroville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Castroville is 6.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Castroville 6.2252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.8 · Feb 17.4 · Mar 18.6 · Apr 19.5 · May 20.2 · Jun 21.3 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 23.2 · Nov 19.8 · Dec 16.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 6 · Mar 7 · Apr 8 · May 10.1 · Jun 11.6 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 13.1 · Sep 12.2 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 4.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.1 · Feb 11.7 · Mar 12.8 · Apr 13.7 · May 15.2 · Jun 16.4 · Jul 17.2 · Aug 17.8 · Sep 17.9 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 13.4 · Dec 10.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.9 · Feb 61.5 · Mar 52.4 · Apr 24.1 · May 9.7 · Jun 1.7 · Jul 0.2 · Aug 0.7 · Sep 1.3 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 32.1 · Dec 53.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M317.3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm319.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature14.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Parker6,332 residentsPotomac Mills6,332 residentsHomer6,331 residentsBarnesville6,329 residentsRamtown6,329 residentsThurmont6,337 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 2.6 km² comprised Castroville at the end of 2025. Population density was 2,540 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Castroville?

The published population was 6,332 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Castroville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport65.9%Foreign residents34.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area2.65 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share32.13 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents2,159 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density2,540 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population6,332 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Castroville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker35%strong on work, weak on safety · range 24–46%
Skilled employee44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 34–54%
Student37%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 25–49%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Retirement36%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 22–50%
Foreign residents2,159 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population6,332 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,680 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.18 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castroville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Castroville?

The published population was 6,332 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Castroville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Castroville?

The median gross salary is about 2,490 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Castroville?

The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Castroville?

2,159 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Castroville a good place to live?

Castroville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Castroville, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/castroville/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Castroville, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/castroville/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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