At a Glance
Median Income
$154,792
$64,234 per capita
Home Value
$789,400
Zillow: $778,889
Median Rent
$2,897/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10.1% smoking rate
How Discovery Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Discovery Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Discovery Bay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Discovery Bay residents earn a median household income of $154,792 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,234. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Discovery Bay is $789,400 , 180% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $778,889. Median rent is $2,897/month, with 35.6% 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 1996.
Education
33.1% of adults in Discovery Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Discovery Bay has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population15,243
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,727/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$154,792
Per Capita$64,234
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$789,400
Rent$2,897
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$778,889
Housing Units5,974
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Discovery Bay was built in 1996.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.