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Moving to Port Costa, CA
$600,000Median home value
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About Port Costa
A tiny former ferry and grain-shipping town on the Carquinez Strait, now a quirky waterfront hamlet of Victorian buildings. Port Costa is famous for the Bull Valley Roadhouse and its offbeat, artsy character. The shoreline is all about views of the strait, the refineries across the water, and passing ships.
Home prices in Port Costa
The median home value in Port Costa is $600,000.
Top places in Port Costa
- Bull Valley Roadhouse — the landmark 1890s restaurant
- Carquinez Strait — ship-watching from the waterfront
- Port Costa's historic storefronts — antiques and galleries
- Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline — trails along the water
Commuting from Port Costa
- Martinez is about 10 minutes east via CA-4.
- Berkeley is roughly 30 minutes southwest via I-80.
- Oakland International Airport is about 45 minutes away.
Port Costa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Port Costa, CA?
The median home value in Port Costa is $600,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Port Costa, CA?
Martinez is about 10 minutes east via CA-4.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.