Housing Options Support Growth in the Green Empowerment Zone
The Green Empowerment Zone provides housing options that support clean energy companies in attracting executives, site selectors, and employees. Contra Costa County delivers relative affordability and consistent housing appreciation compared with other Bay Area counties.
Contra Costa County Housing Offers Competitive Value
Contra Costa County maintains strong market performance:
Median sale price relative to Santa Clara County: 47% lower
Median sale price relative to San Francisco County: 44% lower
Median sale price relative to Alameda County: 29% lower
These percentages highlight cost advantages while demonstrating strong buyer demand and stable appreciation trends.
Housing Supports Talent Recruitment and Retention
Contra Costa County offers predictable investment value, with median sale-to-list ratios remaining near 100%, and inventory levels supporting steady market activity. Housing in the Green Empowerment Zone represents both an operational benefit and a long-term asset for workforce stability and corporate investment.
Long-Term Housing Potential
Contra Costa County offers predictable investment value, with median sale-to-list ratios remaining near 100%, and inventory levels supporting steady market activity. Housing in the Green Empowerment Zone represents both an operational benefit and a long-term asset for workforce stability and corporate investment.
The average household income in Contra Costa County is
$191,617 and projected to be
$213,494 in 2031. Per capita income is
$67,931, projected to be
$76,179 in 2031.
11.48% of households –
135,639 – have an income of $200,000 or higher.
Average net worth is
$2,597,456 and the average disposable income is
$132,211.
There are 435,338 housing units in Contra Costa County;
276,565 are owner-occupied,
141,388 are rented, and
17,385 are vacant. The average home value is
$1,099,428, with
29,553 homes built in 2010 or later, and
18,236 built in 1939 or earlier.
