Moving to Pinole, CA

About Pinole

Pinole is a small Contra Costa County city of about 19,000 on San Pablo Bay, with a historic Old Town along San Pablo Avenue, the Pinole Shores waterfront, and Fernandez Park. A quiet bayside community between Richmond and Hercules.

Home prices in Pinole

The median listing price in Pinole is $750,000.

Top places in Pinole

• Old Town Pinole — historic San Pablo Avenue district (shown in the Commons photos below).
• The Bank of Pinole building — 2361 San Pablo Ave. landmark (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Pinole Shores — waterfront park on San Pablo Bay.
• Fernandez Park — central park with community center.
• Bayfront Park and the San Francisco Bay Trail.

Commuting from Pinole

• BART: no station in town; nearest is El Cerrito del Norte (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 40–45 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• WestCAT bus service to BART.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-80 and the Bay Bridge: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak).

Schools in Pinole

Public schools: West Contra Costa 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.

Pinole FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Pinole, CA?
  The median listing price in Pinole is $750,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Pinole, CA?
  BART: no station in town; nearest is El Cerrito del Norte (Red/Orange lines) — roughly 40–45 minutes total to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Pinole, CA?
  Pinole is served by West Contra Costa 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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