Castro Valley is a rural, small town that is set in the heart of one of the worlds most sophisticated metropolitanareas. The largest unincorporated area in Northern California, Castro Valley has a diverse population, manylong-term local merchants, and a well-developed community spirit. There are also many beautiful parks,including Cull Canyon and Don Castro, featuring swimming lagoons, hiking trails and fishing. Lake ChabotRegional Park also provides boat rentals and camping. The year 2000 population figure was 57,292; the meanhousehold income was $74,300; and the average house price was $440,000.