Growing East Bay city with industrial roots, 41 miles east of San Francisco
At the junction of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, Pittsburg is an industrial city with multiple recreational opportunities, a revitalized downtown and an expanding economic base. Some parts of the city even have views of Mt. Diablo in the distance. The city was founded on fishing but quickly became a coal mining area in the 1800s. Now its economy relies heavily on manufacturing, healthcare and education. It's culturally diverse, thanks to large groups of immigrants coming to work in the city in the early 1900s. Pittsburg fell on hard times as industry declined in the area but it has since rebounded. The growing community has over 76,000 residents, according to 2022 Census data, and expects another 20,000 in the next two decades.
Marina Park is nestled in the shadows of the Diablo Mountain Range.
Marina Park is the heart of the city of Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg Marina, the Day of the Dead and diverse worship centers
The city oversees 27 green spaces, including a greenbelt, miles of trails and a seasonal family amusement park. Buchanan Park is one of the oldest public spaces in the city and contains playgrounds, horseshoe pits, bocce courts and the Buchanan Swim Center. City Park is the first green space in Pittsburg and features a sports complex with soccer and baseball fields alongside basketball and bocce courts. The Pittsburg Marina is a 575-boat slip facility with fishing piers, a restaurant and two green spaces, one of which has a large dog park. The marina hosts an all-ages fishing derby each February.
The Marina Community Center hosts the annual Day of the Dead Festival, sponsored by the Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation. With a historically significant Hispanic population, the festival combines culture and community. “Several hundred people attend that event every year. It’s nice for the adults and kids to experience. The kids learn about it in school, and then they get to see their culture being practiced and celebrated in a different way,” says Rose Mary Tumbaga, Director of Arts, Literacy & Education at the Old Town Art Centre. “There’s entertainment with mariachis and Aztec dancers. We do a huge community altar for people to come and put their loved one's pictures on display.” The city also has numerous worship centers, including Hindu temples, Islamic masjids and Protestant and Catholic churches.
Boat Docks in Marina Park are highly sought after.
Central Park in Old Town A haven for family fun and bonding.
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Old Town, a seafood festival and diverse dining
Pittsburg’s downtown has been designated a historic business district commonly known as ‘Old Town.’ It’s filled with preserved buildings, boutiques, eateries, a history museum and entertainment venues. Old Town is where the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival takes place every September. Spanning over two days, it features live music, cooking demonstrations and vendors selling a wide variety of seafood. Most of the city’s restaurants line Railroad Avenue and include Salvadoran, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Italian and various Asian cuisines. The Oak Hills Shopping Center has quick-service eateries, large and small retailers and specialty grocery options. Somersville Towne Center in neighboring Antioch has big-box stores, office space and a handful of restaurants.
Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival takes over Old Town Pittsburg's Marina Park every year.
The Oak Hills Center is the primary shopping center for the Oak Hills neighborhood.
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Manufacturing, steel and Contra Costa Health
The city was built on manufacturing and industrial companies, such as United States Steel, and has continued to grow in these sectors alongside education and healthcare. The largest employers include Dow Chemical Company, USS-POSCO Industries, Ramar Foods and Los Medanos College. Contra Costa Health operates the Pittsburg Health Center and the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, which serve as the community’s primary healthcare providers.
Contemporary architecture, new construction and Downtown Pittsburg
Over 80% of Pittsburg’s single-family houses, townhomes and manufactured housing were built from 1970 to the present and have three- to four bedrooms. The city is rapidly expanding and working to keep up with the new housing demands. More than 5,800 housing units have been approved, many of which are under construction. Some of the most sought-after neighborhoods include Downtown Pittsburg , Highland Meadows and San Marco . Downtown offers access to the Old Town shopping district and restaurants, while Highland Meadows has tree-lined streets, detached houses and apartment complexes. San Marco has a small park, a gated community and new housing. Homes throughout the city sell for a median price of $580,000.
Mid century modern homes are plentiful in Old Town.
Find your perfect new home in the lovely San Marco neighborhood.
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Early literacy, dual language and Los Medanos College
Pittsburg Unified School District, the main school district, operates 13 schools, enrolling over 10,000 students. It received a B-ranking from Niche and has an 88% graduation rate. It oversees an early literacy program for children from kindergarten to third grade and has its own YouTube page teaching foundational reading skills. Plus, it offers the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program which teaches classes in Spanish and English. Los Medanos College is a two-year institution offering associate degrees and certificates of achievement across dozens of concentrations.
Hillsdale neighborhood elementary school students attend Delta View Elementary.
Marina Park students can get their higher education needs met at Pittsburg High School.
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Highway 4, a BART station and San Francisco International Airport
Highway 4 bisects the city before intersecting with Interstate 680 and can be noisy during heavy travel times. Tri-Delta operates bus routes in Pittsburg and provides an ADA paratransit service. The Pittsburg Center BART Station’s yellow line takes passengers to Antioch or the San Francisco International Airport, 53 miles southwest. Commuters typically have a 39-minute one-way journey to places like Antioch and Arbor, longer than the national average of 27 minutes. Cyclists have a bike trail network throughout the city, and pedestrians can easily walk around downtown.
Natural disaster risks, industrial pollution and FBI Crime Data
Winters in Pittsburg are short and rainy, while summers are long and dry. These arid conditions contribute to the city’s wildfire risk. The area is also likely to have earthquakes of varying magnitude. Many of Pittsburg’s communities have faced air and water pollution from industrial fumes and runoff. The health impacts of these pollutants range from breathing problems to increased cancer rates.
According to FBI Crime Data, the city’s violent crime rate is 61% higher than the national average, while property crimes are 12% above.
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