Ethan Bennett moving Oct 10, 2025

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $607,400 on average. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 116K, Antioch is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $607,400, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $94,256 in Antioch. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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