Castro Heights, Richmond, CA
Castro Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Castro Heights, Richmond, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Castro Heights Neighborhood Overview
Castro Heights is a neighborhood in Richmond, California, primarily within the 94803 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, prime market tier characterized by a high rate of homeownership, with 70.7% of units owner-occupied and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 29.3%. This establishes a community where the majority of residents have a long-term stake in the neighborhood.
The housing market in Castro Heights reflects its prime status, with a median home value of $696,600. The average home size is approximately 1,450 square feet. Mortgage origination data indicates a strong preference for conventional financing, with 354 conventional originations out of a total of 395, compared to 37 FHA and 4 VA loans. The median gross rent in the area is $2,101 per month, and households here report a median income of $111,610, which supports the local housing costs.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 68 neighborhoods in Richmond.
Castro Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $697K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $112K |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94803 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 395 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $623K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 354 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 37 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Castro Heights, Richmond
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Castro Heights
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31