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East Contra Costa

East Contra Costa

$804,270 Average Value
$443 Average Price per Sq Ft
59 Homes For Sale

East Contra Costa offers a quiet lifestyle close to nature

East Contra Costa is far — nearly 50 miles — from San Francisco and the Bay Area, unlike coastal West Contra Costa. “Here’s the key though, a lot of people are working from home these days. Instead of renting somewhere small in Silicon Valley, they can buy their own big house somewhere like East Contra Costa,” says Realtor David Azimi of Intero Real Estate Services, who specializes in the Bay Area. Defined by its agricultural community and open spaces, East Contra Costa offers a quiet lifestyle in a modest-for-the-area price range.

Fruit trees thrive as a major crop in East Contra Costa’s agricultural lands.
Fruit trees thrive as a major crop in East Contra Costa’s agricultural lands.
Lakeside Park in East Contra Costa offers open fields for soccer and outdoor fun.
Lakeside Park in East Contra Costa offers open fields for soccer and outdoor fun.
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Inland and waterfront single-family homes

Even though many properties in East Contra Costa — namely ranch-style mansions and sprawling Spanish Revival estates — travel toward the millions, buyers can still find a four-bedroom residence here for around $600,000 or a mobile home for under $200,000. Houses in the area are situated among rolling hills and within pocketed subdivisions. Though most are landlocked, one coveted suburb in East Contra Costa radiates out from Summer Lake. This community is filled with split-levels that range from $600,000 to $800,000. Lakefront homes can cost upwards of $900,000. Long driveways, palm trees and privacy gates are common on larger estates.

Mediterranean-style mansions in East Contra Costa offer gated entrances for privacy.
Mediterranean-style mansions in East Contra Costa offer gated entrances for privacy.
Ranch-style homes in East Contra Costa offer large driveways and multi-car garages for families.
Ranch-style homes in East Contra Costa offer large driveways and multi-car garages for families.
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Hiking and more at Mount Diablo, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

As the area is not short on land, parks and hiking trails are virtually everywhere. Residents of the Summer Lake subdivision have their own small green space with a playground. The 20,000-acre Mount Diablo State Park, with campsites and wildflower fields, also cuts through East Contra Costa. Rock City is a one-mile trail within the park, known as the “trail through time” for its ancient wind caves. The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, near Mount Diablo, hosts naturalist programs, including a tarantula table talk, signs of fall scavenger hunt and a mini miners discovery day for children under five.

Lakeside Park’s playground in East Contra Costa keeps kids entertained for hours.
Lakeside Park’s playground in East Contra Costa keeps kids entertained for hours.
East Contra Costa residents explore nature at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
East Contra Costa residents explore nature at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.
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Highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District

“You’ll get a lot for your money in East Contra Costa, including a great school system,” Azimi says. One of the districts serving the area is the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which earns an A-plus from Niche and allows controlled open enrollment. Students may go to Creekside Elementary School, Diablo Vista Middle School and San Ramon Valley High School. The elementary school gets an A-plus, while the middle and high schools score As. The high school has a variety of extracurriculars, including a journalism club for aspiring writers.

San Ramon Valley High scores an A on Niche and servers East Contra Costa students.
San Ramon Valley High scores an A on Niche and servers East Contra Costa students.
Creekside Elementary is dedicated to developing a community of learners near East Contra Costa.
Creekside Elementary is dedicated to developing a community of learners near East Contra Costa.
Diablo Vista Middle provides safe and inclusive learning for East Contra Costa students.
Diablo Vista Middle provides safe and inclusive learning for East Contra Costa students.
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You-pick farms, shopping and restaurants near East Contra Costa

Dairy, fruits and vegetables are all cultivated here on East Contra Costa’s farmlands. The area has a selection of you-pick farms where visitors can harvest their own produce. There’s also a Safeway in Clayton Valley, about 5 miles away, near other retailers and tons of restaurants, like La Chata Mexican Grill, known for its fresh tacos and Quesabirrias. Walnut Creek, about 20-miles away, has upscale shopping.

You-pick farms in East Contra Costa let locals harvest fresh produce straight from the fields.
You-pick farms in East Contra Costa let locals harvest fresh produce straight from the fields.
Safeway provides fresh produce for East Contra Costa residents.
Safeway provides fresh produce for East Contra Costa residents.
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Getting around Contra Costa County

East Contra Costa is car-dependent. State Route 4, a stretch of which runs along the tranquil Sierra Nevada Mountains, connects east and west. The nearest airport is Oakland International, 40 miles east via California State Route 24.

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Schools

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Stockton Metro

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American Ave

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Railroad Ave & Sequoia Dr

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Balfour Rd & American Ave

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Buchanan Rd And Inverness Dr

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Railroad Ave & Pueblo Dr

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Kirker Pass Rd And Castlewood Dr

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American Ave & Balfour Rd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Contra Costa US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

East Contra Costa Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$729,900
Median Sale Price
$669,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$679,200
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
190
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$443

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,777
Number of Homes for Sale
59
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,823
Below the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,847
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,245
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
898
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
20,552
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$118,158
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$137,644

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
25.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

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Source: Walk Score
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