The Town FilesCastroville, Texas
City in Medina County · population 2,954 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,000
- Household income
- $78,460
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 48.8
Castroville is a city of 2,954 people in Medina County, Texas. The median home is worth $300,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 82% of Texas towns, better for families than 75% of Texas towns.
How Castroville ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Castroville is worth $300,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $78,460, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,253 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Castroville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,253 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $78,460 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Castroville
| People | Castroville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Castroville
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 29.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Castroville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 19, 2012 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 19, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 17, 2016.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 10,860 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,233 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Castroville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Castroville
7 public schools with 7,743 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDINA VALLEY H S | 9-12 | 2,412 | 17.5 |
| MEDINA VALLEY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,069 | 16.4 |
| BOLDT EL | PK-5 | 926 | 16.8 |
| MEDINA VALLEY LOMA ALTA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 919 | 16.4 |
| POTRANCO EL | PK-5 | 892 | 15.1 |
| LADERA EL | PK-5 | 880 | 15.4 |
| CASTROVILLE EL | PK-5 | 645 | 15.0 |
Towns near Castroville
- Lytle, TX9.6 mi · 2,914 people · home $187,500
- Lackland AFB, TX14.4 mi · 9,467 people · home —
- Devine, TX15.3 mi · 4,324 people · home $167,900
- Leon Valley, TX17.1 mi · 11,542 people · home $253,200
- Helotes, TX18.2 mi · 9,030 people · home $399,000
- Hondo, TX18.5 mi · 8,289 people · home $228,400
- Lakehills, TX19.0 mi · 5,295 people · home $259,000
- Balcones Heights, TX20.4 mi · 2,746 people · home $199,500
Castroville questions
Is Castroville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Castroville scores better for retirees than 31% of Texas towns and quieter than 49%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in Castroville?
The median owner-occupied home in Castroville is valued at $300,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,460, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,253 a month.
What is the weather like in Castroville?
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Castroville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Castroville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 19, 2012. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)