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Population:1,052,562
Pop. Change:11%
State: California
Metro Area:San_Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
County:Contra Costa County
City:Concord, Antioch, ... 41 more
Zip Code:94565, 94509, ... 51 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Contra_Costa County

As of 2011, Contra Costa County's population is 1,052,562 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.86 percent.

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The median home cost in Contra Costa County is $444,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.01 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Contra Costa County's cost of living is 51.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Contra Costa County public schools spend $4,929 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20.8 students per teacher in Contra Costa County.

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The unemployment rate in Contra Costa County is 11.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Contra Costa County jobs have Decreased by 1.94 percent.

Average Commute time is 35 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Contra Costa County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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