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Is Antioch a Good Place to Live? Antioch, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Antioch ranks #1226 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #236 of 256 mid-size cities and #169 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (42 min, #255 of 256) and high living costs (115.6, #249 of 256).
Antioch by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Antioch's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Antioch?
Antioch's cost of living index is 115.6, 16% above the US level of 100 and #1284 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,278/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $591,983, 23% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Antioch | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 115.6#1284 of 1,308 | 113 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $591,983#932 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,851/mo#1003 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $629,700#1101 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $2,278/mo#1201 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 6.5x#1108 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 28%#1191 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Antioch housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Antioch is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Antioch safe?
Antioch recorded 762 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2 times the US rate of 373 and 73% above California's 440. That ranks #989 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #205 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Antioch Police Department. Property crime runs 2,457 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Antioch | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 762#989 of 1,083 | 440 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 2,457#850 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Antioch?
The median household in Antioch earns $97,465, 27% above the US figure of $76,827 and 6% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.6% (US 4.2%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Antioch | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $97,465#376 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.6%#945 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 11.4%#608 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Antioch?
The median resident of Antioch is 38.4 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Antioch | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 38.4 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 23.9%#1023 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 63.6% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Antioch's schools and health?
Antioch's 22 public schools graduate 80% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $17,586 spent per pupil. 32.9% of adults are obese and 12.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Antioch | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 80%#880 of 1,063 | 85% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 21.6#1000 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $17,586#370 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 32.9%#604 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 12.5%#867 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 18.4%#933 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 11.1%#788 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 13,572 students are enrolled in Antioch's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Antioch?
The average commute in Antioch is 42 minutes (California 25.2); 4.8% of workers take transit and 12.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Antioch scores 8.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #895 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.6°F and winters 49.5°F, with 12.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Antioch | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 42 min#1308 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 31.2%#1309 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 65.6% | 68.4% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 8.7#895 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.7 | 40.3 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 60.8 | 43.9 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 66.5 | 46.6 | 2 |
| Apr | 72.1 | 49.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 79 | 54.3 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 86.3 | 59 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 91.4 | 60.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 90.2 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 86.7 | 58.7 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 54.2 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 64.6 | 46.2 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 55.8 | 40.4 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Antioch Pumping Plt #3.
| Measure | Antioch | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 62.5°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 74.6°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 49.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 12.6 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Antioch Pumping Plt #3.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Antioch?
Contra Costa County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Contra Costa County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, landslide, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.37% of building value, higher than 92% of US counties.
| Measure | Antioch | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 48#788 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.37%#1152 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Contra Costa County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Contra Costa County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.15% | 99% of counties |
| Landslide | 0.001% | 96% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.17% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0045% | 77% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Antioch compare with similar-size cities?
Antioch is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #236 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 116,477.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch, CAPop. 116,477 | #1226 | 43.8 | $97,465 | $2,278/mo | 762 | 42 min |
| Clearwater, FLPop. 117,247 | #629 | 56.2 | $66,381 | $1,658/mo | 254 | 22.7 min |
| West Jordan, UTPop. 116,692 | #454 | 58.8 | $108,153 | $1,757/mo | 313 | 24.1 min |
| High Point, NCPop. 116,245 | #796 | 53.3 | $64,561 | $1,116/mo | 521 | 20.7 min |
| League City, TXPop. 116,215 | #286 | 62.2 | $121,099 | $1,684/mo | 60 | 29.9 min |
| Evansville, INPop. 116,116 | #1196 | 45.1 | $53,387 | $975/mo | 1,087 | 18.3 min |
| Manchester, NHPop. 115,643 | #546 | 57.3 | $81,007 | $1,564/mo | 323 | 23.9 min |
| Westminster, COPop. 115,484 | #474 | 58.5 | $100,272 | $1,882/mo | 288 | 27 min |
| Elgin, ILPop. 114,934 | #432 | 59.4 | $90,282 | $1,361/mo | 218 | 28.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Antioch compare with the rest of California?
Antioch ranks #169 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.8 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 6% above the California median. Violent crime is 73% above the statewide rate. Homes are 23% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Vallejo, CAPop. 124,268 | … #165 | 45.3 | $90,171 | $2,073/mo | 778 |
| Watsonville, CAPop. 51,712 | #166 | 44.9 | $78,393 | $1,889/mo | 415 |
| Salinas, CAPop. 161,761 | #167 | 44.7 | $91,908 | $1,991/mo | 516 |
| El Cajon, CAPop. 104,449 | #168 | 44.0 | $67,511 | $1,856/mo | 457 |
| Antioch, CAPop. 116,477 | #169 | 43.8 | $97,465 | $2,278/mo | 762 |
| Madera, CAPop. 67,831 | #170 | 43.6 | $63,933 | $1,353/mo | 432 |
| Delano, CAPop. 51,679 | #171 | 43.4 | $67,010 | $1,199/mo | 331 |
| Hesperia, CAPop. 100,775 | #172 | 43.3 | $72,160 | $1,590/mo | 463 |
| Hawthorne, CAPop. 85,191 | #173 | 43.2 | $75,848 | $1,782/mo | 571 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Antioch among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Antioch's score calculated?
Antioch scores 43.8 out of 100, #1226 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Antioch. Similar-size median 52.9.
53.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Antioch's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
40.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Antioch. Similar-size median 53.8.
51.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Antioch's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
44.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Antioch's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
34.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Antioch. Similar-size median 51.2.
61.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Antioch. Similar-size median 42.1.
40.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Antioch. Similar-size median 50.1.
26.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Antioch's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
40.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
25.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Antioch's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Antioch has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Antioch
Is Antioch, CA a good place to live?
Antioch ranks #1226 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #236 of 256 mid-size cities and #169 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (42 min, #255 of 256) and high living costs (115.6, #249 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Antioch?
Antioch's cost of living index is 115.6, 16% above the US level of 100 and #1284 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,278/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $591,983, 23% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Antioch?
Antioch recorded 762 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2 times the US rate of 373 and 73% above California's 440. That ranks #989 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #205 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Antioch Police Department. Property crime runs 2,457 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Antioch?
The median household in Antioch earns $97,465, 27% above the US figure of $76,827 and 6% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.6% (US 4.2%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Antioch?
Median rent in Antioch is $2,278/mo (Census), #1201 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,851/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 28% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Antioch?
Zillow's typical home value in Antioch is $591,983, down 1.4% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $629,700.
How are the public schools in Antioch?
Antioch's 22 public schools graduate 80% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $17,586 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Antioch?
The average commute is 42 minutes, #1308 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 31.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Antioch?
Antioch averages 62.5°F over the year, 74.6°F in summer and 49.5°F in winter, with 12.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Antioch walkable?
Antioch scores 8.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #895 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Antioch at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Contra Costa County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, landslide, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.37% of building value, higher than 92% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Antioch?
Contra Costa County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Antioch?
Antioch has 116,477 residents. The median resident of Antioch is 38.4 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Antioch compare with the rest of California?
Antioch ranks #169 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.8 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 6% above the California median. Violent crime is 73% above the statewide rate. Homes are 23% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Antioch?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Antioch's population of 116,477 are Clearwater, FL (#629 overall), West Jordan, UT (#454 overall), High Point, NC (#796 overall), League City, TX (#286 overall), and Evansville, IN (#1196 overall). Antioch is #1226.