California · Metropolitan Area
Discovery Bay is a small city in California with a population of 15,243. Residents earn $154,792 per year, which is 106% above the national average.
Based on current data, Discovery Bay receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Discovery Bay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Discovery Bay is $154,792, which is significantly higher than the national average — 106% above $75,149. This places Discovery Bay among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Discovery Bay is $789,400, making it a premium housing market at 180% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,897 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Discovery Bay enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $154,792 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,234 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,217 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,321 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,110 |
| County GDP | $46,521M |
| Restaurants | 1,335 |
| Healthcare | 1,641 |
| Retail | 1,637 |
| Manufacturing | 527 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,378 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 42.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
| Census Median | $789,400 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $785,548 |
| Median List Price | $839,000 |
| Median List Price | $839,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $387 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 13.2% |
| Inventory | 76 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,897 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,438 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,378 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,641 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.4 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9081°N, 121.5972°W |
| County FIPS | 06077 |
Winner: Republican by 0.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,727/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,641 |
| Restaurants | 1,335 |
| Retail Stores | 1,637 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 128 |
| Avg Commute | 42.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |