Contra Costa County

CA · Pop. 169,087 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Contra Costa County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 169,087.

$/Acre: $15,823

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 351 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 134.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index127.9

Median Household Income$57,575

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,823

Median Home Price$868K

Acres for Sale2235

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season351 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low48°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,503 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K659

Property Crime /100K409

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak