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Residential comfort on former ranchland
Named for a 19th-century Mexican land grant that once covered all of Pittsburg and Antioch, Los Medanos is still very much a frontier community. This compact neighborhood sits along Pittsburg’s southern edge, where the city meets the Diablo Range mountains and the surrounding desert. Though spacious ranchland gave way to postwar housing stock, Los Medanos offers residential comforts of its own, from an abundance of restaurant and grocery options to proximity to both major roads and Pittsburg’s BART station. “It’s more of an older neighborhood, and people in the Pittsburg area like it because you have so many nice little features,” says Annette Tognetti, a Realtor with Freskos Realty who grew up in Pittsburg. “The junior high school is right there and so is Buchanan Park. You’re close to shopping too.”
Los Medanos neighborhood sits in the shadow of the Diablo Range.
There are two-story homes available in the Los Medanos neighborhood.
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Postwar homes line quiet, residential streets in Los Medanos
Like much of the East Bay, Los Medanos is a product of the Bay Area’s midcentury suburbanization. While most homes were built in the 1950s, newer developments, like Greystone Place, were developed in the 2010s. “There’s not a lot of new construction and you’re going to see a lot of three-bedroom, one-bathroom homes,” Tognetti says. “One of the most recent homes I sold was bought by an older couple from Pittsburg hoping to downsize and that seems to be a common theme.” Ranch-style homes built in the 1950s range from $410,000 to $575,000, while two-story properties built in the 2010s can fetch between $725,000 and $760,000. Los Medanos’ streetscapes are defined by small front yards often featuring shrubbery and trees, and always having sidewalk access.
Los Medanos is primarily full of ranch style architecture.
Los Medanos homeowners keep their homes tidy and well kept.
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Culinary adventures along Railroad Avenue
Los Medanos sits alongside Railroad Avenue, one of Pittsburg’s main retail thoroughfares. Grocery options vary from Foods Co. to themed shops like Spice of India and Cardenas Markets, a Mexican-focused supermarket. Dining options are equally diverse. Mehran Restaurant is known for its lunchtime tandoori, curry and biryani buffet, while Lutong Bahay is known for its traditional Filipino dishes. Other nearby restaurants explore cuisines from El Salvador, Italy and China.
Mehran does a famous lunch buffet during the weekend in Los Medanos.
Los Medanos is home to the incredible California Burrito drive through restaurant.
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Athletic excellence at Pittsburg High
Highlands Elementary School and Hillview Junior High School each score C-plus ratings from Niche, while Pittsburg Senior High School receives a B. Pittsburg Senior High features strong varsity sports programs, including football, basketball, soccer and water polo and golf. Many alumni go on to become student-athletes at the collegiate level, among them a dozen seniors who signed college sports scholarships in 2023.
High school students of the Los Medanos neighborhood attend Pittsburg High school.
Los Medanos neighborhood Elementary students can attend Highlands Elementary.
Los Medanos neighborhood junior high students can attend Hillview Junior High.
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Walking in the footsteps of adventurers
Just as Los Medanos’ name tells the story of the Mexican-era Rancho Los Medanos, the Via Delta de Anza Trail recounts the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza’s travels during the 18th century. This 15-mile running, hiking, biking and equestrian trail shoots through Los Medanos' core and connects with other trails leading through Arizona and into Mexico. The Contra Costa County Historical Society compares this trail to colonial California's own Oregon Trail.
Los Medanos is also home to Buchanan Park, a 16-acre green space with a duck pond as a centerpiece and a pool, a playground and bocce courts among its recreational offerings.
Los Medanos' Delta De Anza Trail serves as a great commuting shortcut.
Los Medanos neighborhood residents can enjoy the Delta De Anza Trail.
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Highway and BART access to San Francisco
Railroad Avenue forms Los Medanos’ western border, linking this neighborhood to both Route 4 and, farther south, Interstate 680. These major roads connect Los Medanos to Oakland, accessible within a 33-mile drive, as well as to San Francisco 50 miles away. Due to highway traffic, the nearby Pittsburg Center Station presents a quicker option, offering hour-long train rides into downtown San Francisco and 50-minute journeys into Oakland. Healthcare services are just around the corner at the Pittsburg Health Center, 2 miles from the heart of Los Medanos.
Los Medanos is connected by the Tri Delta Transit bus system.
The Pittsburg Center BART Station connects Los Medanos to the greater Bay Area.
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Parks in this Area
Buchanan Park
Central Park
Pittsburg City Park
Woodland Hills Park
Highlands Ranch Park
Highlands Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
52 min drive
Bus
Railroad Ave & Redondo Dr
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Buchanan Rd And Harbor Dr
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Railroad Ave & Bliss Ave
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Railroad Ave & Alvarado Ave
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Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Cir
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Railroad Ave & East Leland Rd
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Railroad Ave & Mariposa Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Los Medanos
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Los Medanos Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Los Medanos, Pittsburg sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Medanos, Pittsburg over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,547
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,538
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,433
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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