Contra Costa, CA, is a diverse and varied county in the San Francisco Bay Area with a number of great cities and towns. The region has something for everyone, from professionals to families and retirees, with attractive housing and a high quality of life.
East Contra Costa County remains an economically diverse agricultural hub, supplying grocers and farmers markets and hosting the popular U-Pick season. Sweet corn, tomatoes, grapes, and dozens of other crops, including cannabis (approved by voters in 2016), grow in fertile soils and a moderate climate.
Table Population Income & Poverty Median households income (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023 $125,727 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023 $61,727 Persons in poverty, percent î¡€î ¿ 8.3%57 more rows
Contra Costa County - California has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 332 reviews left anonymously by employees. 67% of employees would recommend working at Contra Costa County - California to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
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Los Angeles County (15.5%) and San Diego County (15.0%) had the highest poverty rates; the Central Valley and Sierra region had the lowest (10.7%), largely due to lower housing costs. Across legislative districts, rates differ greatly (26.1% to 6.1%).
In Contra Costa County, the median income for a family of four is $147,900/year (as of June 2023). Here are examples of who needs affordable housing: ➢ A single person earning $24/hour ($50,000/year) would be considered Very Low-Income at 50% of the area median income or AMI.
Table Population Income & Poverty Median households income (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023 $125,727 Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2023 dollars), 2019-2023 $61,727 Persons in poverty, percent î¡€î ¿ 8.3%54 more rows