At a Glance
Median Income
$127,910
$75,825 per capita
Home Value
$724,500
Zillow: $1,024,673
Median Rent
$2,621/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.5% smoking rate
How Contra Costa Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Contra Costa Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Contra Costa Centre a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Contra Costa Centre residents earn a median household income of $127,910 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Contra Costa Centre is $724,500 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,024,673. Median rent is $2,621/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
71.5% of adults in Contra Costa Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Contra Costa Centre has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population7,127
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density11,136/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born36.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,910
Per Capita$75,825
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B
Home Value$724,500
Rent$2,621
Ownership16.7%
Zillow$1,024,673
Housing Units3,719
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Contra Costa Centre was built in 1991.
21.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
36.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.