Contra Costa County
Opportunity ZoneContra Costa County, Contra Costa County · San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Median Home Value
$776,977
Est. Cap Rate
2.7%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
3.5%
68% owner-occupied
Population
1.2M
Median income: $125,727
Contra Costa County Investment Analysis
Contra Costa County is a major metropolitan market with 1.2M residents and a median home value of $776,977. The 2.7% cap rate positions Contra Costa County as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A modest 4.3% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength. A healthy 32% renter population supports median rents of $2,728/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors.
Market Details
Housing Stock
427K units
Single-family: 288K
Multifamily: 95K (22.3%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 4.2%
Cap Rate 2.7%
Price-to-Rent 23.7 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $6,903/yr
Demographics
Median Income $125,727
Median Age 40.3
Employment 99.9%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation -4.3%
3-Year Appreciation -2.3%
5-Year Appreciation +8.7%
Rental Market
$2,728/mo
Renter population: 32.3%
Lending Status
Not Available
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Top Cities in Contra Costa County
29 cities by population
| City | Population | Home Value | Cap Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConcordContra Costa County | 124K | $729,153 | 2.7% | View → |
| AntiochContra Costa County | 116K | $587,936 | 3.9% | View → |
| RichmondContra Costa County | 115K | $595,953 | 3.2% | View → |
| San RamonContra Costa County | 86K | $1,516,679 | 1.4% | View → |
| PittsburgContra Costa County | 76K | $563,657 | 3.4% | View → |
| Walnut CreekContra Costa County | 70K | $1,024,673 | 2.1% | View → |
| BrentwoodContra Costa County | 65K | $797,500 | 3.2% | View → |
| OakleyContra Costa County | 44K | $658,403 | 3.8% | View → |
| DanvilleContra Costa County | 43K | $1,870,378 | 1.7% | View → |
| MartinezContra Costa County | 37K | $761,209 | 2.5% | View → |
| Pleasant HillContra Costa County | 34K | $977,661 | 2.1% | View → |
| San PabloContra Costa County | 32K | $558,535 | 3.1% | View → |
| HerculesContra Costa County | 26K | $736,936 | 3.1% | View → |
| El CerritoContra Costa County | 26K | $1,107,672 | 1.8% | View → |
| LafayetteContra Costa County | 25K | $1,880,001 | 1.2% | View → |
Top Neighborhoods in Contra Costa County
66 neighborhoods
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$2,318
-14.3%
0.67
-$27,813
Monthly P&I: $4,075 | Est. Expenses: $971
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Contra Costa County Investment Report
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Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
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Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
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