Monterey County, California
Castroville Real Estate and Local Guide
A small agricultural town on the Monterey County coast known for artichoke farming in the surrounding fields Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Castroville best.
About the area
Living in Castroville, CA
Known as the Artichoke Center of the World and home to the annual Castroville Artichoke Festival.
The housing market
Homes in Castroville
- About 43% of homes are owner-occupied, with renters making up the majority of households.
- Roughly 52% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $648,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Castroville home
Giant Artichoke statue
Erected in 1963 and billed as the largest artichoke statue in the world
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Estuary and wildlife reserve about 5 miles north of town
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal wildlife refuge southwest of Castroville
Moro Cojo Slough State Marine Reserve
Protected coastal slough about 2 miles north
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Trails and wetland habitat for birding and nature study
Neighborhoods
Castroville areas to know
Historic Chinatown
Old Chinatown district around McDougall Street, rebuilt after an 1883 fire
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.