Live and Work

The Pittsburg Real Estate community is a diverse one. Live on the water at the marina, in the rolling hills that fall from Mt. Diablo, or in any number of neighborhoods in between. It's all part of affordable living in Pittsburg.

Housing prices are still among the best in the area, and with the best commute time in East Contra Costa County. Rental housing prices are also among the best deals in the county. Commercial real estate and properties remain attractive buys, and are currently experiencing a surge in interest and development.


Real Estate Figures

Total housing units 21,204
Occupied housing units 18,995
Non-family housholds 24.3%
Family households 757%
Renter-occupied housing units 7,060
Vacant housing units 2,209
Homeowner vacancy rate 6.5%
Rental vacancy rate 11.9%
Apartment rent $1,181
Median home page 25.1 years
Median home cost $220,000
Home appreciation 24.29%


Persons Per Household

1-2 person homes 42%
3-4 person homes 38%
5+ person homes 21%


Population By Age

19 years or younger 34%
20-34 years 24%
35-54 years 25.8%
55 or older 15%
Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%


Population By Race

Black 17.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15.5%
Other 19%
White 37.1%
Hispanic 39.6%
American Indian 1%
Multi-racial 7.4%


Educational Attainment, age 25 and older

High School 76.8%
Bachelor or higher 15.1%


Household Income

Under $25,000 14.6%
$25,000 to 49,000 24.2%
$50,000 to 99,999 37.2%
Over $100,000 24%
Median family income $63,039


Employment

Unemployment rate 4.5%
Projected job growth 18.59%