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Living in Castroville

In Castroville, unemployment is 4.2% (2024).

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.

Last checked 2026-10-0728 sources

Population6,332people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median gross salary2,667EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent1,800EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate4.18%country median 4.6% — 9% belowOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5, annual mean6.16µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData

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

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Castroville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet14Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan15Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,677 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

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 worker24%strong on work, weak on safety · range 14–34%
Skilled employee36%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–45%
Student30%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 19–41%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement31%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 18–44%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Castroville?

The median gross salary is about 2,667 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1

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)7
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Castroville is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,667 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate4.18 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official

What does a salary buy in Castroville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Castroville median gross pay: €2,667 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€381of €2,140 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,140
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,677
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€381
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Castroville Salary needed to live in Castroville

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.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents225.1 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release5Official · county

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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Distance to the nearest major airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)MRY3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

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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 / AirData13
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData13Official · 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 NCEI16Official · 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 NCEI17Official · 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 NCEI18Official · 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 NCEI19Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading17.3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean6.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)13Official · nearest-station reading
Annual precipitation319.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)19Official · nearest-station reading
Maximum July temperature21.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature14.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)18Official · nearest-station reading
Minimum January temperature5.3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)17Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Ventura ±1.3 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±3.8 °C, Reims (France) ±4.2 °C, Leiria (Portugal) ±2.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.5 °C, Cork (Ireland) ±4.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

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)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)11Official
Foreign-resident share32.13 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents2,159 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Population density2,540 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Population6,332 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)6Official

Alternatives for people set on Castroville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Interlaken as a Castroville alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 5.7% Interlaken vs 4.2% Castroville+37%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,298 Interlaken vs €2,667 Castroville+24%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ Interlaken vs 6.2 µg/m³ Castroville−35%
  • Residents: 7,596 Interlaken vs 6,332 Castroville+20%
  • Foreign residents: 32.1% Interlaken vs 32.1% Castrovillesame level
Full comparisonMore about Interlaken

Cities near Castroville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Salinas Commuting Zone · 13.4 km away
Salary
2,838 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Prunedale 8.9 km away
Rent
1,495 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,161 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Interlaken 21.2 km away
Rent
1,793 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,298 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Castroville, nearest in population first.

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Parker6,332 residentsPotomac Mills6,332 residentsHomer6,331 residentsBarnesville6,329 residentsRamtown6,329 residentsThurmont6,337 residents

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Is Castroville part of Salinas?

Castroville is in the published commuting zone of Salinas; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Salinas city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source10

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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 2,667 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

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 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.

Is Castroville part of Salinas?

Castroville is in the published commuting zone of Salinas; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Castroville?

Salinas, Prunedale, Marina, Watsonville, Seaside are near Castroville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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