Contra Costa County, CA
Living in Contra Costa County
Bikeability68
Walkability54
Commute8
Public Transit74
Affordability9
Public Safety58
Airports85
Hospitals65
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation+117k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black8%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate17%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
41 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$626kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$495 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Contra Costa County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Contra Costa County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Contra Costa County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding18
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Contra Costa County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Contra Costa County, CA
Hope Academy for Dyslexics
3 miles, N
Step by Step Montessori School
3 miles, NW
Ygnacio Valley Christian School
3 miles, N
Myrtle Farm Montessori School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Contra Costa County, CA
John F Kennedy University
6 miles, NW
Saint Mary's College of California
10 miles, SW
Holy Names University
15 miles, SW
Mills College
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Contra Costa County, CA
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Walnut Creek
6 miles, W
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus
6 miles, NW
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Contra Costa County, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
20 miles, SW
San Francisco International Airport
31 miles, SW
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
39 miles, E