The Town FilesContra Costa County, California
1,165,012 people. The median home is worth $866,800 (typical California town: $596,900) and the median household earns $127,229.
Towns in Contra Costa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 125,410 | $797,600 | $108,709 | 39.1 |
| Richmond | 116,448 | $668,200 | $95,391 | 37.9 |
| Antioch | 115,291 | $629,700 | $97,465 | 38.4 |
| San Ramon | 84,605 | $1,509,500 | $196,161 | 41.6 |
| Pittsburg | 76,416 | $597,900 | $99,861 | 36.6 |
| Walnut Creek | 70,127 | $1,057,300 | $130,432 | 46.8 |
| Brentwood | 64,292 | $836,600 | $142,494 | 40.2 |
| Danville | 43,582 | $1,681,700 | $232,216 | 45.4 |
| Oakley | 43,357 | $660,200 | $137,677 | 36.6 |
| Martinez | 37,287 | $859,800 | $127,355 | 42.6 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,613 | $1,077,100 | $145,029 | 42.0 |
| San Pablo | 32,127 | $551,700 | $79,478 | 34.6 |
| Hercules | 26,016 | $769,400 | $129,397 | 43.9 |
| El Cerrito | 25,962 | $1,124,400 | $127,876 | 41.8 |
| Lafayette | 25,391 | $2,000,001 | $228,250 | 45.7 |
| Bay Point | 23,896 | $525,000 | $82,565 | 32.5 |
| Orinda | 19,514 | $1,863,200 | $250,001 | 47.5 |
| Pinole | 19,022 | $718,600 | $127,717 | 44.7 |
| Moraga | 16,870 | $1,663,200 | $216,193 | 40.1 |
| El Sobrante | 15,524 | $758,800 | $114,853 | 39.3 |
| Discovery Bay | 15,358 | $832,000 | $147,117 | 45.6 |
| Alamo | 15,314 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 49.8 |
| Clayton | 11,070 | $1,055,200 | $175,707 | 43.8 |
| Rodeo | 9,653 | $663,200 | $91,484 | 41.8 |
| Blackhawk | 9,637 | $2,000,001 | $245,208 | 50.3 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,808 | $733,300 | $121,313 | 33.6 |
| Saranap | 5,830 | $1,453,300 | $157,347 | 41.5 |
| Kensington | 5,428 | $1,539,000 | $237,130 | 46.6 |
| Tara Hills | 5,364 | $661,200 | $101,747 | 37.9 |
| Camino Tassajara | 4,951 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 41.2 |
| Vine Hill | 4,323 | $631,900 | $115,313 | 42.2 |
| Pacheco | 4,183 | $343,300 | $101,210 | 42.9 |
| North Richmond | 4,175 | $623,900 | $100,673 | 31.7 |
| San Miguel | 3,591 | $1,649,100 | $250,001 | 48.4 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,460 | $915,400 | $134,632 | 46.5 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,354 | $1,740,200 | $249,864 | 49.0 |
| Crockett | 3,242 | $776,100 | $110,899 | 47.5 |
| Montalvin Manor | 3,099 | $438,600 | $79,542 | 49.4 |
| Rollingwood | 3,015 | $600,000 | $99,830 | 38.7 |
| Mountain View | 2,622 | $590,100 | $94,046 | 39.6 |
People and housing
| Contra Costa County | Typical California town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $866,800 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,375 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $127,229 | $91,557 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
373,992 jobs in 2024, average pay $86,234 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 472 storm events in Contra Costa County from 1996 to 2026, with 15 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Contra Costa County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3428: Covid-19 |
| April 1, 2017 | Flood | DR-4308: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 16, 2017 | Flood | DR-4305: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).