Fairmont Terrace
Is Fairmont Terrace a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Castro Valley, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe356
Medium162
Low828
Other2809
202 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape59
Child involved137
Assault35
Other19
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched for a reported illegal burn near 84th Avenue in Oakland after a corrected location update. | 84th Ave, Oakland, CA | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a female was reported sitting on the curb near the fire station at Main Street in Hayward. Emergency personnel located her across the street from the firehouse. Police response was also requested. | Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical call for general illness was reported near Main Street and D Street. | D St & Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible burglar alarm activation at a swim center near Sunset and Inverness. Multiple ranger units indicate they are en route and coordinating their arrival times. | Laurel Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are responding code 3 to a possible chest pain medical incident near Montgomery Street and Sunset Boulevard in Hayward, California. | Sunset Blvd & Montgomery St, Hayward, CA 94541 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Sunset Boulevard and Montgomery Street. Fire engine 1 was dispatched to the scene. | Sunset Blvd & Montgomery St, Hayward, CA 94541 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, responders are investigating a possible medical emergency involving a semi-conscious individual acting strangely near Hayward Station. | Hayward Station, Hayward, CA 94541 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical emergency involving eye problems near Earl Street crossing Earl Street Drive in Oakland. The situation was coded as a level two dispatch. | Earl St, Oakland, CA 94605 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving psychiatric issues was reported near Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley. Emergency personnel were dispatched with a code two response. | Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involved an adult male transported to Eden Hospital near Lake Chabot Road. The man's age is estimated between 25 and 30 years and he may be (person_name withheld). No further incident details are provided. | Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$1,051,736
Average Rent
$3,505
Vacancy Rate
3.1%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Fairmont Terrace is an urban neighborhood in Castro Valley, CA with a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments.
The community is diverse with a notable presence of Portuguese and Sub-Saharan African ancestries.
UrbanMixed HousingDiverseStrong Transit Use
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Rate | 10.2% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Fairmont Terrace offers a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes with a balanced owner-renter occupancy.
| Housing Types | Small to medium single-family homes and apartments |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Balanced mix of owners and renters supports diverse housing needs.
Vacancy rate indicates strong demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Fairmont Terrace supports an upper-middle income community with diverse occupations and cultural backgrounds.
Strong bus transit use supports commuting options.
Diverse cultural and linguistic community.
Diverse Workforce — Occupations range from executives to manufacturing and service jobs.
Culturally Rich — Languages include English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog.
| Child Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 36.3% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 36.3 |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Higher than 67.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Foreign Born | 38.4 |
| Top Languages | ["English (56.0%)","Chinese (11.5%)","Spanish","Tagalog"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (23.4%)","Sub-Saharan African (14.6%)","Mexican (12.9%)","Portuguese (2.9%)","Irish (2.7%)"] |
Commute
Fairmont Terrace residents have moderate commute times with strong bus transit use and carpooling.
Fairmont Terrace offers strong transit options with high bus ridership and carpooling.
Transit Friendly — Bus commute rate is among the highest nationally.
Moderate Commute Times — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (35.6%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 58.1 |
| Carpool Rate | 14.2 |
| Bus Commute Rate | 10.2 |
Homes for sale near 94546
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$1,169,990
4 bd | 4 ba | 1,714 sqft
3824-3824A Norbridge Ave
Castro Valley, CA, 94546
$1,159,990
4 bd | 4 ba | 1,714 sqft
3818-3818A Northridge Ave
Castro Valley, CA, 94546
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Fairmont Terrace?
The median home price is $1,051,736.
How diverse is Fairmont Terrace?
The neighborhood has a diverse population with significant Sub-Saharan African and Portuguese ancestries.
What are common commute methods?
Many residents drive alone, carpool, or ride the bus.