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Rodeo is a waterfront community in Contra Costa County
In western Contra Costa County, Rodeo is an unincorporated community along the San Pablo Bay waterfront. Its name is inspired by the rodeos that were frequently hosted here during the 19th century, and nowadays, the area is known for its refinery industry and its quiet, slow-paced way of life. This census-designated place clocked in at just under 10,000 residents in 2020, and the Contra Costa County’s fifth district oversees its municipal services, including public works and safety. “It’s a bit of a sleepier area with a little bit more affordable housing,” says Roland Osage, a local Realtor with Real Brokerage who has lived in the East Bay his entire life.
Locals get their coffee from Looney Bean Coffee at the Rodeo Marina.
Families practice baseball at Lefty Gomez Recreation Area in Rodeo.
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From Craftsman bungalows to contemporary builds
The median price of a home in Rodeo is just over $770,000, although housing costs vary greatly depending on size and style. Hilly residential streets are lined with Craftsman-style bungalows, Mediterranean builds, contemporary apartments and traditional ranch-style dwellings. Many properties have short, paved driveways and, occasionally, a garage, but street parking is also readily available. According to Osage, the housing market in Rodeo is relatively competitive, with many homes selling between 14 and 21 days. "You really can get more bang for your buck," Osage says. "At the end of the day, for the location that you're in, what you're looking for if you're moving to Rodeo is just to get a little bit more house than you would in the surrounding cities."
Contemporary builds, including townhomes are common in Rodeo.
Cozy cottage style homes are common in Rodeo.
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Rodeo students zoned for John Swett Unified School District
Students in Rodeo are zoned for John Swett Unified School District, which receives an overall B-minus rating from Niche. The district has three schools: Rodeo Hills Elementary is rated C-plus, Carquinez Middle School is rated C and John Swett High School receives a B-plus rating. In 2025, John Swett High was named No. 6 on Niche’s “Most Diverse Public High Schools in California” list. One notable alum of the high school is Billie Joe Armstrong, the frontman of the band Green Day.
Rodeo Hills Elementary in Rodeo offers a large and safe space for kids.
John Swett High School offers high quality education for kids in Rodeo.
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Recreation along the San Pablo Bay
Rodeo is home to several community outdoor spaces. Along the San Pablo Bay waterfront is Rodeo Beach, a small sandy area where locals can launch kayaks. The county oversees Rodeo Creek Trail, a 2.5-mile trail for pedestrians and cyclists. For a walk along the waterfront, the 500-mile San Francisco Bay Trail runs through Rodeo. Baseball fields and tennis courts at the Lefty Gomez Recreation Center are often used for local team practices and games. Just outside Rodeo in the neighboring city of Hercules is Shoreline Park, a meticulously landscaped outdoor space with a playground and picnic areas. Farther east of the community is the Crockett Hills Regional Park, a sprawling natural area full of grassy fields that used to be a ranch. Residents here enjoy a Mediterranean-like climate with balmy summers and short, mild winters. “It’s nice to be that close to the bay… then you have that breeze,” Osage says.
The Marina in Rodeo is a protected inlet, offering calm waters for boaters.
The bay trail in Rodeo offers fresh bay air for the joggers passing through.
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Local shops and nearby malls along Interstate 80
A handful of local shops and restaurants are scattered throughout the community, including the Rodeo Grocery corner convenience store. Flippy’s Café and D’s Giant Burger are two local mainstay diners serving comfort foods, and by the bayfront is Four Fools Winery, which has scenic views of the water. Residents also travel to nearby commercial centers for shopping and dining options. Willow Shopping Grand Ave Center sits right across from Rodeo’s southernmost point and has a grocery store and several chain eateries like Starbucks and Burger King. Going west on Interstate 80, locals can find big box stores and national retailers at numerous other shopping malls like Creekside Center, Pinole Vista Shopping Center and Hilltop Mall in Richmond, approximately 6 miles away.
D's Giant Burger in Rodeo is a hometown favorite for it's delicious burgers.
Rodeo's downtown is filled with a variety of stores and restaurants.
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Getting around the East Bay
Although Rodeo is walkable, residents depend on cars to travel outside the community. Near Rodeo’s southernmost point is Interstate 80, a busy East Bay thoroughfare that connects to Richmond, Oakland and San Francisco. Public transit options include WestCAT bus route 11, which runs six days a week and feeds into the nearby Hercules Transit Center. Oakland International Airport is a 30-mile drive from Rodeo.
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On average, homes in Rodeo, CA sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rodeo, CA over the last 12 months is $610,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
RARELY AVAILABLE VICTORIA BY THE BAY "WEST" (Water Side) residence is a true ONE-OF-KIND showpiece - well over $100,000 in recent updates alone! Stylish and contemporary, the 4-BR, 3-BA home features 1-BED/BATH on 1ST FLOOR and an open, sun-filled floor plan with great flexibility. Has ALL THE UPDATES today's discerning homebuyer could ask for: Custom Professional-grade CHEF’S KITCHEN, SOLAR
Tucked into a quiet corner of the complex, this sunny 2-bed, 2-bath end-unit condo gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and easy access to everything. With no shared walls on one side and loads of natural light, it feels more like a peaceful retreat than a condo. You’ve got a smart layout with a spacious primary suite and its own bathroom, plus an in-unit laundry closet with washer and
This bright and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is a top-floor corner unit, offering privacy and plenty of natural light. Freshly painted with modernized bathrooms, it’s move-in ready. The large, unobstructed balcony is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major freeways, with easy access to San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Napa. Don’t miss
RARELY AVAILABLE VICTORIA BY THE BAY "WEST" (Water Side) residence is a true ONE-OF-KIND showpiece - well over $100,000 in recent updates alone! Stylish and contemporary, the 4-BR, 3-BA home features 1-BED/BATH on 1ST FLOOR and an open, sun-filled floor plan with great flexibility. Has ALL THE UPDATES today's discerning homebuyer could ask for: Custom Professional-grade CHEF’S KITCHEN, SOLAR
Tucked into a quiet corner of the complex, this sunny 2-bed, 2-bath end-unit condo gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and easy access to everything. With no shared walls on one side and loads of natural light, it feels more like a peaceful retreat than a condo. You’ve got a smart layout with a spacious primary suite and its own bathroom, plus an in-unit laundry closet with washer and
This bright and updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is a top-floor corner unit, offering privacy and plenty of natural light. Freshly painted with modernized bathrooms, it’s move-in ready. The large, unobstructed balcony is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major freeways, with easy access to San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Napa. Don’t miss
This property is available. Please inquire on this site to schedule a showing. Welcome to your new home at 325 Vaqueros Avenue, Rodeo, CA! This charming property offers a blend of comfort and convenience with its inviting layout and prime location. As you approach the residence, you'll be greeted by a well-maintained exterior with a welcoming staircase leading to the entrance. The
One bedroom one bathroom unit in a Tri-plex. One carport spot with double parking. Unit is updated, new kitchen, stove/oven & garbage disposal. Refrigerator is as-is. Window coverings. New laminate flooring. New Bathroom. Fresh paint. Recess lighting in kitchen and living area. Mirrored closet doors. Fan in bedroom. Close to school, shopping stores & freeway. Owner pays water & garbage. One
Property Id: 1990506This is a stunning apartment. Built in 2024 and never lived in, the apartment as well appointed. The main entry is private and is off a private deck. All appliances are brand new and energy efficient complete with air conditioning. The unit is tucked away amongst the trees, and you have peekaboo views of the bay. The neighborhood is quiet and safe with plenty
View Pointe represents a well-rounded section of Rodeo full of a solid selection of single-story homes and in a location that offers access to a well-regarded public school system. The cherry on top is the commuting access the area provides, near California State Route 4 and Interstate 80. “What makes it really attractive is the expansive lots,” says local Realtor Viktor Manrique of Realty World Regency. “It has expansive lots in a rolling hills setting. It’s got plenty of open spaces.”
The lots in View Pointe are usually at least about 5,600 square feet, enough for front and back lawn space. Manrique, who has been selling for more than 20 years, says that the chances of getting a single-story home here are high, which is different from other pockets of the Bay Area, where multi-story constructions are predominant. Most of the homes here have Craftsman styling, and floor plans of between 1,200 square feet and 1,800 square feet. These houses sit along winding residential corridors, some of which offer views of the region’s hills. Manrique says that price tags here start around $750,000, for an entry-level option and reach around $1 million for a custom home.
Students in View Pointe can enter the John Swett Unified School District, which carries a B-minus overall grade on Niche. Rodeo Hills Elementary is first in students’ progressions, a school that carries a C-plus overall grade on Niche. Rodeo Hill Elementary has a full-time mindfulness teacher on site, providing 30-minute weekly sessions to every class in the school. Students can then progress to Carquinez Middle School, which carries a B-minus grade on Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. John Swett High has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and has a career and technical education program with courses in advanced welding and fabrication, construction, computer-assisted design/drafting, machine technology, electrical engineering and industrial maintenance.
Among View Pointe’s marks is that it’s an active community, Manrique says. Viewpointe Park runs through the neighborhood, totaling about 21 acres. “There’s a lot of walking, biking and jogging activity,” Manrique says. The park features a trail, a playground, a ball field and a basketball court. The neighborhood streets are walkable, too, lined with sidewalks for those who simply want to take a stroll around the block.
The Willow Shopping Grand Ave Center is within reasonable walking distance for many of View Pointe’s residents, a conveniently close spot to grab food. Among the options here is Mazatlan, a Mexican restaurant whose burritos are well-liked. The shopping center also features a Nepalese and Indian grocery store called Everest Grocery, an Indian and Pakistani spot called Zaiqa Restaurant, and chains like Starbucks and Burger King.
Commuters in View Pointe can hop on I-80 to get to San Francisco in a trip of just about 26 miles. There are multiple Western Contra Costa Transit Authority bus stops around the neighborhood as well. Manrique says there’s a big transportation development on the way, too, in the form of the Hercules Hub. The Hercules Hub is an ongoing intermodal transportation project that will include a new Capitol Corridor train station, bus routes, bike and walking paths and a ferry.
A home in View Pointe places so much at your fingertips, with even more on the way. This is a section of the Bay Area that carries broad appeal.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
9,472
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,907
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.7%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
5/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
13/ 100
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