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Pittsburg, California

city · Contra Costa County

At a glance

76,257
Population
$597,900
Median home value (all homes)
97% above U.S. median
$566,408
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,264/mo
Median rent
68% above U.S. median
$99,861
Median household income
27% above U.S. median
38 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
30.08%
Locations with fiber available
7.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 135 — 35% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing115% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost103% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates81.5%
College graduates23.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Contra Costa County Economic Development
Contra Costa County Economic Development invites businesses to establish themselves in Contra Costa County, offering site location assistance, grant programs, county programs, and incentives to support growth. The page highlights Small Business Ombudsperson services, business attraction and retention, and major development initiatives to foster healthy, equitable growth.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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