Aerial view of Antioch and the San Joaquin River Delta

Relocation guide

Moving to Antioch

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

115,759

Median age 38.1

Median household income

$94,256

Median rent

$2,241/mo

Median home value

$607,400

Schools

33

4 districts

Summer high / winter low

91° / 40°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 20% above the US median ($94,256).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 36 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 100% more than the US median ($607,400).
  • Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Antioch?

Antioch spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $565,300 to $660,200 by zip.

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Life in Antioch

Botting Ct, Antioch, CA
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Antioch Marina, West sideMliu92 · CC BY-SA 4.0

See Antioch

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The Best Steak House in Antioch California

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Monica’s Riverview in Antioch CA for brunch & views!So good can’t wait to go back!

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Questions

Is Antioch a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 20% above the US median ($94,256). Property taxes are low: about 0.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 100% more than the US median ($607,400). Sales tax is 9.75%, among the higher rates in the country.

How much do I need to earn to live in Antioch?

The median household earns $94,256. Rent at the median ($2,241/month) is about 29% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $89,640 a year.

How many schools are in Antioch?

33 public and private schools across 4 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Antioch?

Highs average 91°F in July and lows 40°F in January. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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