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AntiochCA
A city of 116,477. Nearly 15.7% of it is conserved land.
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Population
116,477
+12.6% since 2010
Typical home
$592K
−1.4% in a year
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
38.4
years
Jobs based here
21,309
A commuter town
What makes Antioch stand out
The 3 things Antioch does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#157 most conserved land in CA
35 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves
15.7% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Antioch
Health
54% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than CA on 1 measures, worse on 6.
$592Ktypical home
Housing
$592K typical home
23% below the CA typical home
Down 1.4% in a year.
A growing town
Antioch has grown 12.6% since 2010
102,372 people in 2010; 116,477 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Antioch’s report card
Outdoors35 mi#326 for trails in CAHealthB−Healthier than 46% of U.S. townsHousing$592K23% below the CA typical homeSafetyDLess crime than 8% of U.S. townsSchoolsB+Beats 67% of CA districtsHazards79/100High risk of storm & flood damageCommute27 miHalf of commuters travel lessClimate89°/39°Summer high · winter low
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Weather
Forecast →84°
Partly Sunny
H 91° · L 68°
Local news
All →- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Heritage High School vs. Antioch High School HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Emerald vs Antioch - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/02/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Adrian Díaz PozosSports Illustrated · Sep 15
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Antioch. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
15.7% of Antioch is conserved land
35 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves.
#326for trails in CA
15.7%
conserved · 2,985 of 19,053 acres
35 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
#157
most conserved land in CA
#230
most walkable in CA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contra Loma Regional Park | 10.3 mi | 708 |
| 2. Prewett Family Park | 1.8 mi | 97 |
| 3. Antioch Community Park | 1.4 mi | 58 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Antioch beats the California average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. California
1 better25 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Antioch | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.6% | 7.3% |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch
1.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
35th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Antioch home is worth about $592K
The typical Antioch home is worth about $592,000, down 1.4% in a year, 23% below the California typical home.
$592KZillow home value
Typical home value
Antioch$592K
California$764K
Market temperature
20
days on market
101.3%
sale-to-list price
−1.4%
value change, 1 year
79
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 8% of U.S. towns
Antioch reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 92% report less.
DSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Antioch7.5
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Antioch24.3
California18.2
U.S.15.5
8th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
10th
percentile among CA towns
900
violent crimes reported in 2025
2,895
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Antioch’s public schools outperform 67% of California districts
The public schools Antioch’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muir (John) Elementary | K–5 | 660 | Not graded |
| Rocketship Delta Prep | K–5 | 540 | Not graded |
| Marsh Elementary | K–5 | 522 | Not graded |
| Lone Tree Elementary | K–5 | 518 | Not graded |
| Mission Elementary | K–5 | 512 | Not graded |
| Diablo Vista Elementary | K–5 | 496 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduationAll 34 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
59
paid flood claims since 1982
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Antioch
Most working residents leave Antioch for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are San Francisco (9%), Concord (6%) and Oakland (6%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Antioch10%
San Francisco9%
Concord6%
Oakland6%
Walnut Creek5%
27 mi
median commute distance
21,309
jobs based in Antioch
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Antioch has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–58°
Spring48–72°
Summer58–88°
Fall51–76°
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Antioch for work
Where Antioch’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
21,309jobs based in Antioch
10%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
4 places in Antioch on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Antioch
24 notable people were born in Antioch.
J
Johnny BurkeAmerican lyricist · 1908–1964
About Antioch
City in California, United States
Antioch is the third-most populous city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area along the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. The city's population was 115,291 at the 2020 census. The city has grown substantially more diverse since the 1970s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 115,291
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- ZIP code
- 94509, 94531
- Area code
- 925
Antioch’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Antioch.
OakleyPittsburgBrentwoodAntioch
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