At a Glance
Home Value
$586,500
Zillow: $664,856
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
10.2% smoking rate
How Port Costa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Costa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Costa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Costa is $586,500 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,856. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.1% of adults in Port Costa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Costa 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 28.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans38.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,710
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
Home Value$586,500
Rent
Ownership35.4%
Zillow$664,856
Housing Units171
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Costa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
44.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.