Living in Discovery Bay, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Discovery Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Discovery Bay has 14,911 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $147,117 (48% higher than the California median), the median home value is $832,000, the median rent is $3,029/month.
Discovery Bay at a glance
- Population
- 14,911
- Median age
- 45.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $147,117State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $832,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,029/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Discovery Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Discovery Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Discovery Bay the median home value is $832,000, 150% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,029 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,529 a month in housing costs.
Discovery Bay median household income
The median household income in Discovery Bay is $147,117 and the income per person is $64,204. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Discovery Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,053
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.74
Discovery Bay demographics
- Population
- 14,911
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 5,421
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Discovery Bay ›
Education in Discovery Bay
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Discovery Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Discovery Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Discovery Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | 14,911 | $147,117 | $832,000 | $3,029 |
| Byron | 1,837 | $76,424 | $750,000 | $2,643 |
| Knightsen | 2,264 | $177,232 | $953,000 | — |
| Brentwood | 65,208 | $142,494 | $836,600 | $2,758 |
| Oakley | 45,183 | $137,677 | $660,200 | $1,953 |
| Bethel Island | 1,864 | $74,972 | $682,700 | $1,606 |
| Mountain House | 25,513 | $177,163 | $946,900 | $3,501 |
| Antioch | 116,477 | $97,465 | $629,700 | $2,278 |
| Country Club | 10,161 | $81,464 | $382,500 | $1,848 |
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What is the median household income in Discovery Bay, CA?
The median household income in Discovery Bay is $147,117, 48% 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 Discovery Bay?
The median home value in Discovery Bay is $832,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Discovery Bay?
The median gross rent in Discovery Bay is $3,029 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Discovery Bay, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Discovery Bay?
The median age in Discovery Bay is 45.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Discovery Bay?
The average commute to work in Discovery Bay is 44 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Discovery Bay?
The unemployment rate in Discovery Bay is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Discovery Bay?
32.7% of adults in Discovery Bay 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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