Port Costa, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 8/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Bike-Friendly. Biking is convenient and safe for most trips, with good infrastructure and reasonable access to key destinations.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
194 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
27.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,920 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$586,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$784 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.4% 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 5 0 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 63
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Schools

Benicia High
2 miles, NE 4.1 star
Mary Farmar Elementary
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
Benicia Middle
2 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Diablo Valley College
8 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Sutter Solano Medical Center
7 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

San Francisco International Airport
31 miles, SW 4.6 star