As of 2012, Contra Costa County's population is 1,049,025 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.56 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Contra Costa County is $301,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.11 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Contra Costa County's cost of living is 34.00% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Contra Costa County public schools spend $4,863 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.8 students per teacher in Contra Costa County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Contra Costa County is 9.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Contra Costa County jobs have Decreased by 0.16 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 36 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------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
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