Living in Port Costa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Costa · Census data 2020–2024
Port Costa has 296 residents with a median age of 67.3. The median household income is $38,929 (61% lower than the California median), the median home value is $600,000.
Port Costa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Costa at a glance
- Population
- 296
- Median age
- 67.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $38,929State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $600,000State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
Is Port Costa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Port Costa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Costa the median home value is $600,000, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,925 a month in housing costs.
Port Costa median household income
The median household income in Port Costa is $38,929 and the income per person is $33,418. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Port Costa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.41
Port Costa demographics
- Population
- 296
- Median age
- 67.3
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 66.6%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 28.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Costa ›
Education in Port Costa
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Port Costa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Costa
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32%
- Drive alone
- 40%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Port Costa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Costa | 296 | $38,929 | $600,000 | — |
| Crockett | 3,372 | $110,899 | $776,100 | $2,287 |
| Benicia | 26,749 | $121,204 | $810,000 | $2,280 |
| Rodeo | 8,976 | $91,484 | $663,200 | $2,190 |
| Mountain View | 2,418 | $94,046 | $590,100 | $2,018 |
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
| Hercules | 26,302 | $129,397 | $769,400 | $2,991 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Port Costa, CA?
The median household income in Port Costa is $38,929, 61% lower 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 Port Costa?
The median home value in Port Costa is $600,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Port Costa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Port Costa?
The median age in Port Costa is 67.3 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Port Costa?
The unemployment rate in Port Costa is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Costa?
27.9% of adults in Port Costa 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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