The Town FilesCrockett, California
Community in Contra Costa County · population 3,242 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $776,100
- Household income
- $110,899
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.5
Crockett is a community of 3,242 people in Contra Costa County, California. The median home is worth $776,100, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of California towns, hipper than 95% of California towns, more seaside character than 89% of California towns.
How Crockett ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crockett is worth $776,100, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $110,899, which is more affordable than 41% of California towns. Median rent is $2,287 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crockett | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $776,100 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,287 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $110,899 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Crockett
| People | Crockett | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.2% | — |
| Work from home | 25.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 39.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 93.3% |
Weather in Crockett
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 42.0°F. About 21.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Crockett since 1950.
Severe weather in Contra Costa County since 1996
Contra Costa County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3428: Covid-19 |
| April 1, 2017 | Flood | DR-4308: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County had 373,992 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,234 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Crockett itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Crockett
3 public schools with 667 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Swett High | 9-12 | 375 | 17.9 |
| Carquinez Middle | 6-8 | 263 | 21.9 |
| Willow High | 9-12 | 29 | 29.0 |
Towns near Crockett
- Rodeo, CA2.1 mi · 9,653 people · home $663,200
- Benicia, CA3.8 mi · 27,131 people · home $810,000
- Hercules, CA4.3 mi · 26,016 people · home $769,400
- Vallejo, CA4.4 mi · 126,090 people · home $589,500
- Mountain View, CA6.3 mi · 2,622 people · home $590,100
- Pinole, CA6.4 mi · 19,022 people · home $718,600
- Tara Hills, CA6.7 mi · 5,364 people · home $661,200
- Martinez, CA6.8 mi · 37,287 people · home $859,800
Crockett questions
Is Crockett, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crockett scores better for retirees than 88% of California towns and quieter than 63%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Crockett?
The median owner-occupied home in Crockett is valued at $776,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,899, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $2,287 a month.
What is the weather like in Crockett?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 42.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Crockett get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Crockett in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)