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.
Total Population 63,263
Real Estate Figures
| Total housing units |
21,126 |
| Occupied housing units |
19,420 |
| Non-family housholds |
24.3% |
| Family households |
75.7% |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
7,963 |
| Vacant housing units |
1,705 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate |
6.5% |
| Rental vacancy rate |
7.5% |
| Apartment rent |
$1,250 |
| Median home page |
25.1 years |
| Median home cost |
$176,500 |
| Home appreciation |
13.5% |
Persons Per Household
| 1-2 person homes |
42% |
| 3-4 person homes |
38% |
| 5+ person homes |
21% |
Population By Age
| 19 years or younger |
31% |
| 20-34 years |
22.9% |
| 35-54 years |
27.4% |
| 55 or older |
19% |
| Male |
48.7% |
| Female |
51.3% |
Population By Race
| Black |
17.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
16.9% |
| Other |
21% |
| White |
36.7% |
| Hispanic |
42.3% |
| American Indian |
.08% |
| Multi-racial |
7.3% |
Educational Attainment, age 25 and older
| High School |
76.8% |
| Bachelor or higher |
15.7% |
Household Income
| Under $25,000 |
19.8% |
| $25,000 to 49,000 |
24.9% |
| $50,000 to 99,999 |
32.9% |
| Over $100,000 |
22.4% |
| Median family income |
$58,841 |
Employment
| Unemployment rate |
13.4% |
|
Oct. 2012 |