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Living in
Bay Point.
Bay Point is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bay Point
Bay Point is a community of 24,065 people in California. The median household income is $82,565, median rent runs about $2,063 per month, and median home values are around $525,000. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Bay Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
39.8%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
-6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bay Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bay Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (57.5%), and 57.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
9.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Bay Point
In Bay Point, home values are 29% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,642
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Bay Point
Unemployment in Contra Costa County, which includes Bay Point, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Bay Point: Contra Costa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Contra Costa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bay Point is about 2% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bay Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.1 min avg
How Bay Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bay Point, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bay Point, runs 24% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
251.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
928.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes Bay Point, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
254 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Bay Point is about 2% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes Bay Point, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Bay Point is about 2% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bay Point has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 41°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 1.12" |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 0.51" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.16" |
| Jul | 88°F | 59°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 58°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 0.73" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 1.61" |
| Dec | 58°F | 41°F | 3.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bay Point
Uninsured
11.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bay Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Concord
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Concord
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Antioch
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education27.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bay Point
Bay Point's student/teacher ratio is 27.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bay Point (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bay Point
Bay Point has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
4 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
29 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bay Point
Bay Point Library
205 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point
Cities Near Bay Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bay Point?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bay Point FAQ
Is Bay Point, California affordable?⌄
Bay Point's median rent is $2,063/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $82,565/year. Median home value is $525,000.
Is Bay Point, California safe?⌄
Bay Point is policed by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 252 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 929 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bay Point, California?⌄
Contra Costa County, which includes Bay Point, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bay Point, California?⌄
The cost of living in Bay Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,063/month and median household income is $82,565/year. The median home value is $525,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bay Point, California?⌄
The average commute in Bay Point is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from