Discovery Bay, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
15,243 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$154,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$789,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,081 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 1 0 64
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, CA State Senate District 3, CA Assembly District 11, CA
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Schools

Discovery Bay Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Timber Point Elementary
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Old River Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Los Medanos College
16 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Carrington College-Stockton
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
San Joaquin Delta College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Antioch
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Sutter Delta Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
14 miles, S • 5 star
Dameron Hospital
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
20 miles, SE • 1 star
San Francisco International Airport
47 miles, W • 4.6 star
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