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Port Costa, CA

Full City Profile · California · Marin County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
194 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$586,500 Home Value $653,802 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,743 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Costa, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$586,500
108% above
Zillow: $653,802
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
326 sunny days/yr

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)

Home Value
208%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Costa a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
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 $653,802. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Port Costa reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,743/100K.

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 (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population194
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,710
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799

Housing

Home Value$586,500
Rent
Ownership35.4%
Zillow$653,802
Housing Units171
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,743/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,149/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.5 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
47.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.