Living in Contra Costa Centre, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Contra Costa Centre · Census data 2020–2024
Contra Costa Centre has 6,893 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $121,313 (22% higher than the California median), the median home value is $733,300, the median rent is $2,713/month.
Contra Costa Centre at a glance
- Population
- 6,893
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,313State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $733,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,713/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Contra Costa Centre a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Contra Costa Centre
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Contra Costa Centre the median home value is $733,300, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,713 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,323 a month in housing costs.
Contra Costa Centre median household income
The median household income in Contra Costa Centre is $121,313 and the income per person is $70,197. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Contra Costa Centre: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,628
- Owner-occupied
- 15.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 84.6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.97
Contra Costa Centre demographics
- Population
- 6,893
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 3,502
- Foreign-born
- 36.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Contra Costa Centre ›
Education in Contra Costa Centre
67.2% of adults 25 and older in Contra Costa Centre have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Contra Costa Centre
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 17.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Contra Costa Centre vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $2,533 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Contra Costa Centre, CA?
The median household income in Contra Costa Centre is $121,313, 22% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Contra Costa Centre?
The median home value in Contra Costa Centre is $733,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Contra Costa Centre?
The median gross rent in Contra Costa Centre is $2,713 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Contra Costa Centre, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Contra Costa Centre?
The median age in Contra Costa Centre is 33.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Contra Costa Centre?
The average commute to work in Contra Costa Centre is 34 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Contra Costa Centre?
The unemployment rate in Contra Costa Centre is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Contra Costa Centre?
67.2% of adults in Contra Costa Centre have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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