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What BestPlaces Users Say about Castro Valley
As a suburban community located in California's Bay Area, Castro Valley has attracted a diverse population of residents. Many have shared their experiences and opinions about living in this particular place on the website BestPlaces.net. These reviews cover a range of topics, including the town's safety, schools, and overall quality of life. Overall, it appears that while some residents enjoy living in Castro Valley, others have had negative experiences. In this summary, we will explore four different user reviews, highlighting both positive and negative perspectives.
One user, named Steve, praises Castro Valley for its friendly community and convenient location. He states, "The people here are very friendly and welcoming. I also love how close it is to San Francisco and other major cities." This sentiment is shared by another reviewer, Sara, who appreciates the town's sense of community. She reveals, "Castro Valley has a small-town feel, yet it's very diverse and welcoming to all cultures." These reviews highlight the positive aspects of living in Castro Valley, including its location and sense of community.
However, not all reviews are as positive. A user named Lisa expresses her disappointment with Castro Valley's high crime rate. She shares, "There is a lot of crime in this area, and I don't feel safe walking alone at night." Similarly, a user named Mike mentions the high cost of living in Castro Valley, stating, "Housing prices are outrageous here, and it's difficult to find affordable options." These reviews offer a different perspective, shedding light on potential downsides of living in Castro Valley such as safety concerns and high living expenses.
In conclusion, the user reviews on BestPlaces.net portray a mixed view of living in Castro Valley. While some praise the town for its community and location, others express concerns about safety and high costs. Ultimately, it appears that Castro Valley may be a suitable place for some, but not for others. As with any location, it is important for individuals to carefully consider their priorities and do thorough research before deciding to make Castro Valley their home.
based on 7 ReviewsGet to know Castro Valley with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Castro Valley
2015 review of Castro Valley, CA - 11/11/2015
CURMUDGEON - THANK YOU for your post. The most important part of your comment is your second paragraph. "Hodge-Podge" is the correct word for a lot of Castro Valley housing. I'm writing this at the end of 2015 and have lived in Castro Valley for many years. Although the location is wonderful for commuting, the town of Castro Valley is extremely crowded and not pretty at all for a stroll or shopping. Even with the "renovation" of a couple of blocks in the Village Center in 2014, little was done to improve the looks or a way to get around in Castro Valley. Only in Castro Valley would someone drop off a freshly killed black bear on the side of the road closer to San Leandro and get away with it. Castro Valley does have a great park called Lake Chabot and a small neighborhood theater and a good high school. The climate is great but with the drought conditions it's getting to be a great deal hotter in the summer and fall so one MUST have air conditioning now starting in
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Castro Valley Needs to Incorporate - 3/10/2013
Castro Valley is the largest unincorporated "city" in the Bay Area. Over the years, several attempts have been made to incorporate, but they have all been defeated at the polls. With no local governance or police force, Castro Valley has become a chaotic backwater. The closest thing to a major is the County Supervisor, who is responsible for an area 10 times the size of Castro Valley. Since we don't have a police force, we rely on the county sheriff and CHP. Again, since these are county and state-wide agency, their interest in Castro Valley is muted.
Also because of lack of local governance, zoning laws--such as they are-are ignored or rubber stamped. This has turned the area into a hodge podge of old chicken farms turned into mini-developments and a main street that has no relevant businesses.
This was all charming 30 years ago when 20,000 people lived here. With 60,000 it is
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Wildlife - 5/22/2009
Lake Chabot is a great place to walk, fish, or bike. There’s a zillion Canada Geese and lots of other birds. In my back yard we have lots of birds including wild turkeys, many of which respond to the names I’ve assigned them. They are emotional, talkative, and they look you in the eye. If you’d like to see close-up HD videos of them, go to Gobbler1943 on
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weather here - 4/19/2008
I love the waather here! Not too hot in the summer time, not too cold in the winter time. Enough of a difference to notice that there are seasons here but no huge
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Castro Valley - Great Schools - 4/17/2008
One of the strengths of Castro Valley, Ca is its fine school system. Castro Valley voters recently passed bond measures which has permitted attractive upgrades to Castro Valley High School facilities (music, drama, sports, and science). A dedicated core of teachers and administrators have done a fine job raising CBHS to a California Distinguished
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Great Location - 11/17/2006
We lived in Castro Valley for 9 years. We always felt that Castro Valley was a hidden gem. The downtown does not offer much, but I think that keeps the prices lower than they should be. The access to freeways is excellent from this central location. My husband was able to easily commute on BART to downtown SF. I worked in Livermore, Dublin and Alameda and was able to keep my commute to under 30 minutes thanks to multiple freeway choices and lots of back roads. There are plenty of surrounding towns to offer everything you could need. Despite being in the middle of so many people, we were always thrilled with the outdoor options. As avid hikers, we probably did hundreds of hikes all within a 2 hour drive of our home (many as close at 15 minutes). Two sets of our friends moved to Castro Valley after seeing what it had to offer.
We got an overseas assignment and decided to cash out our equity...but we may still be
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