Pittsburg, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62

D-

out of 100

Overview

Pittsburg is a California city with a population of approximately 75,803, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $566,408. Median household income is $98,408.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 75,803 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $566,408 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $98,408 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 39.2 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

75,803

Source: Census ACS

$566,408

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$98,408

Source: Census ACS

39.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

146 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Contra Costa County (county-level results)

67%
29%
Democrat 356,008
Republican 155,308
Leans D+38.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 36.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 15.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62

Location

Pittsburg, CA (38.0169, -121.9082)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.