Housing by town in Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County, California has 48 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,375 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,819 in 2015–2019 (+30.6%; Up after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,375 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 32.0%
- Median household income
- $127,229
- Places
- 48
Cities, towns and townships in Contra Costa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acalanes Ridge | $3,500 or more | 26.6% | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $8,891 |
| Alamo | $3,500 or more | 8.2% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Antioch | $2,278 | 36.4% | $97,465 | $629,700 | $4,762 |
| Bay Point | $2,063 | 44.4% | $82,565 | $525,000 | $3,642 |
| Bayview (Contra Costa County) | $2,784 | 33.4% | $162,537 | $654,900 | $3,832 |
| Bethel Island | $1,606 | 35.8% | $74,972 | $682,700 | $6,000 |
| Blackhawk | $3,500 or more | 10.7% | $245,208 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Brentwood | $2,758 | 17.8% | $142,494 | $836,600 | $8,257 |
| Byron | $2,643 | 40.1% | $76,424 | $750,000 | $6,682 |
| Camino Tassajara | $2,422 | 18.5% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Castle Hill | — | 8.8% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Clayton | $3,500 or more | 10.8% | $175,707 | $1,055,200 | $8,694 |
| Concord | $2,274 | 38.4% | $108,709 | $797,600 | $5,418 |
| Contra Costa Centre | $2,713 | 84.6% | $121,313 | $733,300 | $6,517 |
| Crockett | $2,287 | 43.5% | $110,899 | $776,100 | $5,488 |
| Danville | $3,500 or more | 14.5% | $232,216 | $1,681,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Diablo | — | 0.0% | $248,150 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Discovery Bay | $3,029 | 9.9% | $147,117 | $832,000 | $7,976 |
| East Richmond Heights | $2,071 | 15.4% | $134,632 | $915,400 | $7,079 |
| El Cerrito | $2,548 | 41.4% | $127,876 | $1,124,400 | $9,367 |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | $2,216 | 32.6% | $114,853 | $758,800 | $5,405 |
| Hercules | $2,991 | 20.8% | $129,397 | $769,400 | $7,580 |
| Kensington | $3,500 or more | 13.2% | $237,130 | $1,539,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Knightsen | — | 2.1% | $177,232 | $953,000 | $3,594 |
| Lafayette | $2,892 | 22.9% | $228,250 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Martinez | $2,353 | 29.2% | $127,355 | $859,800 | $6,291 |
| Montalvin Manor | $1,983 | 24.1% | $79,542 | $438,600 | $2,692 |
| Moraga | $2,895 | 16.9% | $216,193 | $1,663,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Mountain View (community) | $2,018 | 35.4% | $94,046 | $590,100 | $4,606 |
| Norris Canyon | — | 0.0% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| North Richmond | $2,157 | 35.9% | $100,673 | $623,900 | $5,928 |
| Oakley | $1,953 | 21.2% | $137,677 | $660,200 | $6,539 |
| Orinda | $3,500 or more | 8.7% | $250,000 or more | $1,863,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Pacheco | $1,828 | 20.8% | $101,210 | $343,300 | $2,629 |
| Pinole | $2,700 | 20.6% | $127,717 | $718,600 | $5,863 |
| Pittsburg | $2,264 | 37.7% | $99,861 | $597,900 | $4,689 |
| Pleasant Hill | $2,533 | 37.4% | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $7,616 |
| Reliez Valley | $3,500 or more | 8.4% | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Richmond | $1,960 | 45.3% | $95,391 | $668,200 | $6,291 |
| Rodeo | $2,190 | 41.0% | $91,484 | $663,200 | $5,270 |
| Rollingwood | $1,836 | 24.9% | $99,830 | $600,000 | $4,316 |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | $2,758 | 9.6% | $250,000 or more | $1,649,100 | $10,000 or more |
| San Pablo | $2,018 | 58.0% | $79,478 | $551,700 | $4,461 |
| San Ramon | $2,968 | 29.1% | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Saranap | $2,540 | 34.6% | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Tara Hills | $2,451 | 31.2% | $101,747 | $661,200 | $4,733 |
| Vine Hill | $2,460 | 21.3% | $115,313 | $631,900 | $5,504 |
| Walnut Creek | $2,680 | 35.6% | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $7,283 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,200 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,850 | $135,750 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,650 | $146,650 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,450 | $157,500 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,250 | $168,350 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $112,050 | $179,200 |
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Crime reported to police in Contra Costa County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,781 | 413 | 25,245 | 2,181 | 1,157,328 | 21 of 21 |
| 2024 | 4,440 | 379 | 24,603 | 2,102 | 1,170,307 | 21 of 21 |
| 2025 | 4,141 | 353 | 19,849 | 1,693 | 1,172,496 | 21 of 21 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Contra Costa County recorded 4,141 violent and 19,849 property crimes, 353 and 1,693 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Contra Costa County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office | 169,989 | 428 | 1,579 |
| Concord Police Department | 123,703 | 519 | 3,444 |
| Antioch Police Department | 119,234 | 910 | 2,929 |
| Richmond Police Department | 115,149 | 937 | 2,406 |
| San Ramon Police Department | 85,810 | 79 | 839 |
| Pittsburg Police Department | 77,328 | 340 | 1,195 |
| Walnut Creek Police Department | 70,970 | 154 | 1,719 |
| Brentwood Police Department | 66,753 | 135 | 1,047 |
| Oakley Police Department | 48,125 | 67 | 362 |
| Danville Police Department | 43,372 | 24 | 187 |
| Martinez Police Department | 36,962 | 94 | 416 |
| Pleasant Hill Police Department | 34,065 | 70 | 1,185 |
| San Pablo Police Department | 31,429 | 123 | 662 |
| Hercules Police Department | 26,595 | 44 | 122 |
| El Cerrito Police Department | 26,528 | 110 | 737 |
ZIP codes in Contra Costa County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94565 | 100,488 | $2,210 | $583,800 | $95,556 | 39.1% |
| 94509 | 70,090 | $2,062 | $584,100 | $86,196 | 42.0% |
| 94513 | 69,755 | $2,657 | $837,800 | $142,223 | 18.1% |
| 94806 | 62,546 | $2,162 | $607,800 | $86,034 | 50.1% |
| 94553 | 48,643 | $2,317 | $825,900 | $124,130 | 27.7% |
| 94582 | 47,424 | $2,932 | $1,635,700 | $214,677 | 29.7% |
| 94531 | 46,387 | $3,150 | $701,600 | $120,927 | 26.8% |
| 94561 | 46,368 | $1,952 | $659,800 | $134,678 | 22.1% |
| 94804 | 44,891 | $1,826 | $631,900 | $91,037 | 46.4% |
| 94521 | 41,909 | $2,404 | $853,200 | $125,899 | 25.7% |
| 94583 | 39,583 | $3,019 | $1,383,600 | $184,898 | 27.9% |
| 94520 | 37,381 | $2,197 | $601,000 | $82,479 | 62.5% |
| 94523 | 34,592 | $2,501 | $1,076,600 | $142,586 | 37.7% |
| 94801 | 33,591 | $1,654 | $609,000 | $81,728 | 51.5% |
| 94526 | 32,584 | $3,500 or more | $1,677,700 | $225,097 | 15.9% |
| 94549 | 28,420 | $2,968 | $2,000,000 or more | $234,516 | 21.1% |
| 94803 | 27,659 | $2,302 | $783,900 | $118,447 | 27.2% |
| 94518 | 27,345 | $2,348 | $859,000 | $112,094 | 30.7% |
| 94598 | 27,206 | $2,940 | $1,339,900 | $186,225 | 23.7% |
| 94506 | 27,055 | $3,500 or more | $1,956,800 | $250,000 or more | 11.9% |
| 94530 | 26,401 | $2,545 | $1,114,100 | $128,529 | 40.8% |
| 94547 | 26,302 | $2,991 | $769,400 | $129,397 | 20.8% |
| 94596 | 23,417 | $2,574 | $1,277,800 | $135,635 | 56.4% |
| 94597 | 23,129 | $2,661 | $1,026,800 | $132,063 | 53.6% |
| 94563 | 19,378 | $3,500 or more | $1,866,500 | $250,000 or more | 8.8% |
| 94519 | 19,058 | $2,325 | $783,700 | $122,418 | 29.1% |
| 94564 | 18,761 | $2,700 | $718,600 | $127,717 | 20.6% |
| 94595 | 16,988 | $2,557 | $860,600 | $100,552 | 18.1% |
| 94556 | 15,998 | $2,906 | $1,659,600 | $215,720 | 17.1% |
| 94505 | 14,970 | $3,029 | $830,500 | $146,480 | 9.8% |
| 94805 | 14,670 | $2,298 | $791,900 | $111,152 | 33.6% |
| 94507 | 14,586 | $3,500 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $250,000 or more | 8.1% |
| 94517 | 12,316 | $3,500 or more | $1,032,100 | $168,921 | 10.8% |
| 94708 | 11,947 | $3,051 | $1,593,000 | $234,923 | 15.0% |
| 94572 | 8,976 | $2,190 | $663,200 | $91,484 | 41.0% |
| 94525 | 3,372 | $2,287 | $776,100 | $110,899 | 43.5% |
| 94514 | 1,953 | $2,652 | $735,600 | $76,511 | 39.6% |
| 94511 | 1,864 | $1,606 | $682,700 | $74,972 | 35.8% |
| 94528 | 1,049 | — | $2,000,000 or more | $207,500 | 0.0% |
| 94575 | 975 | — | — | — | — |
| 94548 | 832 | — | $959,900 | $189,653 | 0.0% |
| 94569 | 296 | — | $600,000 | $38,929 | 43.8% |
| 94516 | 214 | $1,292 | $784,700 | $113,333 | 27.6% |
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Questions about Contra Costa County
What is the crime rate in Contra Costa County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Contra Costa County recorded 353 violent and 1,693 property crimes per 100,000 residents (4,141 violent and 19,849 property crimes in all).
Which place in Contra Costa County has the lowest rent?
Bethel Island has the lowest median gross rent, $1,606 (±$495) a month.
What is the median rent in Contra Costa County, California?
The median gross rent in Contra Costa County is $2,375 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Contra Costa County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Contra Costa County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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