The Town FilesMoraga, California
Town in Contra Costa County · population 16,870 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,663,200
- Household income
- $216,193
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 74°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 40.1
Moraga is a town of 16,870 people in Contra Costa County, California. The median home is worth $1,663,200, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks more upscale than 98% of California towns, better for young professionals than 97% of California towns, better for families than 93% of California towns.
How Moraga 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 Moraga is worth $1,663,200, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 7.7 times the median household income of $216,193, which is more affordable than 31% of California towns. Median rent is $2,895 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moraga | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,663,200 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,895 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $216,193 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.7× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Moraga
| People | Moraga | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81.8% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.0% | — |
| Work from home | 39.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 93.3% |
Weather in Moraga
July highs average 74.2°F and January lows 43.3°F. About 26.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moraga since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F0, struck on December 17, 1992 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 17, 1992.
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 Moraga itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Moraga
6 public schools with 3,171 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campolindo High | 9-12 | 1,332 | 20.2 |
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate | 6-8 | 622 | 20.1 |
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary | K-5 | 440 | 23.2 |
| Los Perales Elementary | K-5 | 370 | 23.1 |
| Camino Pablo Elementary | K-5 | 338 | 22.5 |
| Canyon Elementary | K-8 | 69 | 17.3 |
Towns near Moraga
- Lafayette, CA3.1 mi · 25,391 people · home $2,000,001
- Orinda, CA3.5 mi · 19,514 people · home $1,863,200
- Saranap, CA3.9 mi · 5,830 people · home $1,453,300
- San Miguel, CA5.5 mi · 3,591 people · home $1,649,100
- Walnut Creek, CA6.0 mi · 70,127 people · home $1,057,300
- Alamo, CA6.0 mi · 15,314 people · home $2,000,001
- Piedmont, CA6.0 mi · 11,270 people · home $2,000,001
- Reliez Valley, CA6.6 mi · 3,354 people · home $1,740,200
Moraga questions
Is Moraga, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moraga scores better for retirees than 80% of California towns and quieter than 51%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Moraga?
The median owner-occupied home in Moraga is valued at $1,663,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $216,193, so homes cost about 7.7 times income. Median rent is $2,895 a month.
What is the weather like in Moraga?
July highs average 74.2°F and January lows 43.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Moraga get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moraga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on December 17, 1992. The typical California town has had 2.
- 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)