San Pablo (Spanish for "Saint Paul") is an enclave city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 32,127 at the 2020 census. As of 2026, the city council consists of Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, Abel Pineda, Patricia Ponce, and Arturo Cruz. Dorothy Gantt is the city Clerk. Viviana Toledo is the city treasurer.

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How San Pablo ranks

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#5Most walkable in CA #99Lowest depression in CA #183Fastest growing in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code94806

Area code510

Living in San Pablo

Housing in San Pablo

$555K▼ 1.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical San Pablo home is worth about $555,000, down 1.4% in a year, 27% below the California typical home.

A buyer's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market57

Sale-to-list101%

Sold in May6

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in San Pablo

Safety Grade D

San Pablo reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 88% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

San Pablo 3.9

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

San Pablo 20.1

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in San Pablo

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

1better than CA·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · better 17.8%More uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · worse

Care nearby

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley · 8.5 mi · ER

West County Health CenterSan Pablo · 0.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

2 health centers in San Pablo →

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · part of San Pablo

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for San Pablo · CMS · HRSAHealth in San Pablo →

Natural hazards in San Pablo

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding

43Does San Pablo flood?paid flood claims since 1981 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to San Pablo MapSan Pablo vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in San Pablo →

Climate in San Pablo

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San Pablo has warm winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 74°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 44°Winter

66° / 49°Spring

74° / 55°Summer

70° / 52°Fall

How much snow does San Pablo get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 27% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in San Pablo →

Schools in San Pablo

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School Grade A-

The public schools San Pablo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWest Contra Costa UnifiedSchools6

Dover ElementaryElementary · Grades K–6 · 458 students Edward M. Downer ElementaryElementary · Grades K–6 · 388 students Lake ElementaryElementary · Grades K–6 · 350 students Riverside ElementaryElementary · Grades K–6 · 343 students Bayview ElementaryElementary · Grades K–6 · 335 students Helms MiddleMiddle · Grades 7–8 · 558 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.