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Castroville

Castroville

Neighborhood in Texas

Medina County 78009

$378,964 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

The little Alsace of Texas

About 25 miles west of San Antonio, Castroville, Texas, is a cozy town of 3,000 people along the scenic Medina River. Founded in 1844, it's known as "the little Alsace of Texas," as several dozen families from Alsace first settled there, and the city keeps this heritage alive through the passing down of language and culture. Many of its residents today can trace their lineages to this settlement and are proud to maintain their ancestors' land. "Castroville has a deep Alsatian history," says longtime Medina Valley resident and Realtor Shannon Beasley. "It has a strong sense of community, it's close to San Antonio and the beautiful Medina River runs through town."

Ranch-style homes in Castroville

Castroville's housing market is primarily single-story ranch-style houses, often with large, shaded front porches perfect for spending time outside on a Texas summer evening. Uncurbed roads and plentiful older homes help Castroville maintain its small-town, country charm despite recent developments on the city's outskirts. "In Castroville, between the historic homes, the farms and the ranch properties, you've got a variety of housing, and it's more affordable than other parts of the San Antonio metro area," Beasley says. The median price here is $300,000, with listings starting around $165,000 for a cozy fixer-upper and getting as high as $800,000 for a fully renovated historic home. For most three- to four-bedroom single-family homes, buyers should expect to spend around $300,000 to $500,000.

Haby's Alsatian Bakery and Billy Bob's Hamburgers

A stop in Castroville is never complete without swinging by Haby's Alsatian Bakery, which has many baked goods, including doughnuts, honey buns, and cinnamon rolls. They also sell fresh bread by the loaf and bake the best wedding cakes in town. Hondo's Billy Bob's Hamburgers has a location in Castroville, with a menu of burger combos available for dine-in or drive-thru. Dziuk's Meat Market is where most people in town get their meat; for all other grocery shopping, they head to Castroville's Walmart.

Medina Valley Independent School District

Students in Castroville attend schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District, which covers roughly 300 square miles and includes Castroville, La Costa, Rio Medina, Dunlay, Mico and parts of San Antonio. They start at Castroville Elementary School, which received an A rating on the educational review site, Niche, before continuing to Medina Valley Middle School, which received an A-minus, and graduating from Medina Valley High School, which received a B-plus. The Medina Valley Independent School District offers Career & Technical Education in areas including health science, construction and STEM. St. Louis Catholic School is also in Castroville for parents who prefer private education.

Cool off at Castroville Regional Park

In the southwest part of town, Castroville Regional Park is 126 wooded acres along the Medina River with a riverside walking trail, athletic fields and a playground. It also has a pool, where residents can take fitness classes or swimming lessons, compete on a swim team, go for a night swim or cool off on a hot summer day. Since Texas is part of the Central Flyway, a flight path extending from Canada to South America that birds use for migration, the park is an excellent place to spot birds on their seasonal migrations; it's also known to be a spot to see butterflies. Castroville also has a smaller neighborhood park called Lions Park, with a splash pad for kids to play in.

Castroville's community events

Castroville fosters community and celebrates its culture with citywide events throughout the year. In April, residents walk or run the Castroville Historic Walking Tour Route or bike a scenic loop through Castroville for the annual Tour de Castroville, which benefits Castroville's Parks and Recreation. Each summer, they come together for an annual 4th of July celebration with a picnic in Castroville Regional Park and fireworks over the Medina River. The city also has a bi-annual City Wide Yard Sale that benefits the Castroville Area Pet Shelter and an annual Cooking for the Kids barbecue cookoff to support the Bluebonnet Children's Advocacy Center.

Transportation to San Antonio

Castroville sits along U.S. Route 90, which residents can take about 25 miles east to get to San Antonio. The closest hospital to Castroville is the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, 18 miles northeast, and the nearest major airport is the San Antonio International Airport, 30 miles northeast. Castroville also has a municipal airport, which offers access to aviation fuel, aircraft parking and hangers. Castroville has no bus system, but Alamo Regional Transit allows Medina Country residents to book curb-to-curb transportation services at least 24 hours in advance.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Antonio International

37 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Castroville US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$325,000
Median Single Family Price
$343,133
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Months of Supply
7.20
Median List Price
$364,750
Median Discount From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
389
Median Year Built
2017
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,898
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,249
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,736
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,544

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
29.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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