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About Antioch
Antioch is a large Delta-front city in far eastern Contra Costa County at the confluence of the San Joaquin River and the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. One of the Bay Area's most affordable larger cities, it offers newer subdivisions, river and regional-park recreation, and a historic Rivertown downtown on the water.
Home prices in Antioch
The median listing price in Antioch is $615,000.
Top places in Antioch
- Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline — Delta waterfront park with fishing pier and picnic areas.
- Contra Loma Regional Park — reservoir swimming, boating, and trails.
- Historic Rivertown — downtown Antioch's waterfront district with the El Campanil Theatre.
- Antioch Marina — boating access to the Delta.
- Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve — historic coal/sand mines and hiking (adjacent, near Clayton).
- Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge — protected dunes habitat along the river.
Commuting from Antioch
- BART: Antioch station on the Yellow Line (eBART diesel service, transfer at Pittsburg/Bay Point) — roughly 75–90 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
- Tri Delta Transit bus connections to BART.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via CA-4 and I-80: ~60–100 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).
Schools in Antioch
Public schools: Antioch Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Antioch FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Antioch, CA?
The median listing price in Antioch is $615,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Antioch, CA?
BART: Antioch station on the Yellow Line (eBART diesel service, transfer at Pittsburg/Bay Point) — roughly 75–90 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges). - Which school district serves Antioch, CA?
Antioch is served by Antioch Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.