Castro City, Mountain View

Is Castro City a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe277

Medium195

Low315

Other1850

110 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape17

Child involved85

Assault19

Other8

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, an 88-year-old female apparently fell and required lift assistance near Carolina Lane, cross streets Park Boulevard and Wilkie Way.	Wilkie Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 64 is dispatched for a possible disabled vehicle assistance near Carolina Lane by Park Boulevard and Wilkie Way in Palo Alto.	Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94306	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency response to an incident near Leander Drive close to Coleman Road and Strand Avenue in Station 17's area.	Leander Dr, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are dispatched code 3 to a location on East El Camino Real near Crestview Drive in Mountain View, with Medic 16 confirming response.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid dispatch was requested near East El Camino Real, Mountain View, involving cross streets Crestview Drive and West El Camino Real. The incident may involve a preliminary medical emergency.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient on Alhambra Avenue in the Montebello area appears to have an injury with a chunk of skin missing after breaking up a cat fight. Medical units responded to the scene.	Alhambra Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dumpster fire behind a convenience store near 4th Street and Columbia in Sunnyvale. Multiple callers reported the fire, and arriving units found a fully involved dumpster that was later extinguished. Radio traffic also briefly mentioned a separate medical call for a possible overdose and a collapsed adult male by a pool, but details of that incident are unclear.	4th St, Sunnyvale, CA 94089	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 27 is dispatched code 3 to a reported crash where a vehicle has struck a tree near Canyon Oak and Sarah Street in Cupertino.	Canyon Oak Way, Cupertino, CA 95014	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent code 2 to a reported vehicle crash near Brenton Court in Mountain View.	Brenton Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside trash and dumpster fire near North Fair Oaks in Sunnyvale, with multiple callers indicating the fire was behind a convenience store near 4th and Columbia.	N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085	Fire

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Median Home Price

$1,830,537

Average Rent

$5,760

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Castro City is a densely urban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, known for its luxury apartment complexes and townhomes built mostly between 1970 and 1999.

The area is wealthy with a diverse population, including a significant Asian community, and features a mix of owners and renters with moderate vacancy rates.

Densely UrbanHigh IncomeDiverseLuxury Apartments

Quick Facts

Population Density	Densely urban
Owner-Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental

Housing market and real estate character

Castro City’s housing is dominated by large apartment buildings and townhomes, with a mix of owners and renters.

Large Apartment Buildings	72.1%
Built 1970-1999	Majority of residences
Vacancy Rate	8.7%
Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Most housing consists of large apartment complexes and high-rises, appealing to those seeking urban living.

Many homes built between 1970 and 1999, reflecting a mature housing stock.

Families & Lifestyle

Residents enjoy a wealthy, well-educated community with low child poverty and diverse cultural influences.

Affluent and Educated — High share of executives and professionals with advanced degrees shapes a cultured community.

Diverse Linguistic Profile — Nearly 29% speak Chinese at home, reflecting strong Asian cultural roots.

Advanced Degrees	53.8%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Executives & Professionals	82.8%
Advanced Degree Holders	53.8%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Asian Ancestry	48.2%
Russian Ancestry	5.7%
Foreign Born	55.4%
Primary Language - Chinese	28.9%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes with a variety of transportation options.

Castro City offers convenient commute times and multiple transit options, supporting a balanced urban lifestyle.

Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute under 30 minutes.

Diverse Transit Modes — Significant use of driving, carpooling, and train commuting.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	50.8%
Carpool Rate	7.6%
Train Commute Rate	5.1%

Homes for sale near 94040

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,799,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,080 sqft

491 S Rengstorff Ave

Mountain View, CA, 94040