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Pinole.
About
Life in Pinole
The median household income here is $127,717, which reflects a solidly educated population (38.7% hold bachelor's degrees), and the job market is steady enough that unemployment hovers at 4.8%, though most residents commute 37.5 minutes elsewhere for work, typically toward Oakland, Berkeley, or San Francisco. You'll find a genuinely diverse community: nearly 30% of residents are foreign-born, with significant Asian and Latino communities adding real cultural texture to what could otherwise feel like generic suburbia—the schools and neighborhoods reflect this mix. Weekends revolve around local parks along Pinole Creek, proximity to Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and John Muir's historic site, plus the Bay waterfront access, though outdoor life here feels more about weekend day trips than being a walking distance from hiking.
Pinole at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
33.8%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Pinole: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pinole, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (20.9%), and 15.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.7%
of residents
65 and Older
23.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
52.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
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 33% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pinole
In Pinole, rent runs 33% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
71.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,863
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $716,435 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Pinole
Unemployment in Contra Costa County, which includes Pinole, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Pinole: Contra Costa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Contra Costa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pinole is about 2% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pinole Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35 min avg
How Pinole residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pinole, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pinole runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
285.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,212.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pinole Police Department
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 Pinole, 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.
252 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Pinole 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 Pinole, 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
Pinole is about 2% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate72°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pinole has mild summers (avg high 72°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
58
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 4.83" |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.76" |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 67°F | 49°F | 1.57" |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.72" |
| Jun | 72°F | 54°F | 0.27" |
| Jul | 71°F | 55°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 72°F | 56°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.03" |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 1.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 49°F | 2.67" |
| Dec | 58°F | 44°F | 4.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pinole
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pinole's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Vallejo
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Vallejo
Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Rehab Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 9 mi away · Vallejo
Sutter Solano Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Vallejo
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.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pinole
Pinole's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pinole (within 15 miles)
University of California-Berkeley
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,068 students · in-state tuition $17,198 · 94% graduate · median earnings $100,212 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,203 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,857 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,456 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $48,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Dominican University of California
10.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,114 students · in-state tuition $53,700 · 76% graduate · median earnings $90,053 (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: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pinole
Pinole has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
14 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
17 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pinole
Pinole Library
2935 Pinole Valley Rd., Pinole
Cities Near Pinole
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pinole FAQ
Is Pinole, California affordable?⌄
Pinole's median rent is $2,700/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,717/year. Median home value is $718,600.
Is Pinole, California safe?⌄
Pinole's violent crime rate was 285 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2212 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pinole, California?⌄
Contra Costa County, which includes Pinole, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pinole, California?⌄
The cost of living in Pinole is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,700/month and median household income is $127,717/year. The median home value is $718,600. About 71% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pinole, California?⌄
The average commute in Pinole is 35 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