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City of Concord: Population: 116,782 (2005 estimate +/9,227)
Government: City Hall: Civic Center 1950 Parkside Dr, Concord CA 94519, 925-671-3000
Schools: PK-12: Mt Diablo Unified School District. 18 private schools are located in Concord.
Child Care: 59 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Concord.
Public Library: Concord Public Library 2900 Salvio St, Concord CA 94519, 925-646-5455
Parks and Recreation: Concord Parks
& Recreation 2974 Salvio St, Concord CA 94519, 925-671-3404
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38 Median Rent: $1,019
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $534,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,969**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $18,575 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$114 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$88
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City of Antioch: Population: 103,339 (2005 estimate +/8,668)
Government: City Hall: Third & "H" Streets, Antioch CA 94509, 925-779-7000 (Mail-Box 5007, Antioch CA 94531)
Schools: PK-12: Antioch Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Antioch.
Child Care: 32 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Antioch.
Public Library: Antioch Public Library 501 W. 18th St, Antioch CA 94509, 925-757-9224
Parks and Recreation: City of Antioch Leisure Services P.O. Box 5007 (Mailing) Antioch CA 94531, 925-776-3070
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $1,165
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $489,800* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,084**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $19,696 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$137 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$144
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City of Richmond: Population: 96,648 (2005 estimate +/9,881)
Government: City Hall: 1401 Marina Way South, Richmond CA 94804, 510-620-6500
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. 15 private schools are located in Richmond.
Child Care: 47 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Richmond.
Public Library: Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond CA 94804, 510-620-6555
Parks and Recreation: Richmond Parks
& Recreation 3230 MacDonald Ave Richmond CA 94804 510-620-6793
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $968***
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): 449,600* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,051**
*2005 Estimate, +/- $16,606 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$110 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$69
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City of Walnut Creek: Population: 64,296
Government: City Hall: 1666 N Main St, Walnut Creek CA 94596, 925-943-5800
Schools: PK-12: Mt Diablo Unified School District. PK-8: Walnut Creek Elementary School District. 9-12: San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Acalanes Union High School District. 9 private schools are located in Walnut Creek.
Child Care: 41
child care centers and/or preschools are located in
Public Library: Walnut Creek Public Library 1644 N. Broadway Walnut Creek CA 94596, 925-646-6773
Parks and Recreation: Walnut Creek Recreation Division 301 N San Carlos Dr Walnut Creek CA 94598 925-943-5838
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32 Median Rent: $1,024
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $391,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,996
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City of Pittsburg: Population: 56,769
Government: City Hall: 65 Civic Ave Pittsburg CA 94565 925-252-4850
Schools: PK-12: Pittsburg Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Pittsburg.
Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pittsburg.
Public Library: Pittsburg Public Library 80 Power Ave Pittsburg CA 94565-3842, 925-427-8390
Parks and Recreation: Pittsburg Recreation Dept. 65 Civic Ave Pittsburg CA 94565
925-252-4842
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $880
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $165,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,349
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City of San Ramon: Population: 44,722
Government: City Hall: 2228 Camino Ramon, San Ramon CA 94583, 925-973-2500
Schools: PK-12: San Ramon Valley Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in San Ramon.
Child Care: 25 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Ramon
Public Library: San Ramon Public Library 100 Montgomery St San Ramon CA 94583, 925-973-2850
Parks and Recreation: San Ramon Parks
& Recreation 12501 Alcosta Blvd San Ramon CA 94583 925-973-3200
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $1,388
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $428,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,233
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Town of Danville: Population: 41,715
Government: Town Hall: 510 La Gonda Way Danville CA 94526 925-314-3388
Schools: PK-12: San Ramon Valley Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Danville.
Child Care: 28 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Danville.
Public Library: Danville Public Library 400 Front St Danville CA 94526 925-837-4889
Parks and Recreation: Danville Parks & Recreation 420 Front St Danville CA 94526 925-314-3477
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $1,604
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $541,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,647
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City of Martinez: Population: 35,866
Government: City Hall: 525 Henrietta St Martinez CA 94553 925-372-3500
Schools: PK-12: Mt Diablo Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Martinez.
Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Martinez.
Public Library: Martinez Public Library 740 Court St Martinez CA 94553, 925-646-2898
Parks and Recreation: Martinez Recreation
& Community Services 525 Henrietta St Martinez CA 94553 925-372-3510
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31 Median Rent: $870
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $354,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,600
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City of Pleasant Hill: Population: 32,837
Government: City Hall: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill CA 94523, 925-671-5270
Schools: PK-12: Mt Diablo Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pleasant Hill.
Public Library: Pleasant Hill Public Library 1750 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill CA 94523, 925-646-6434
Parks and Recreation: Pleasant Hill Recreation
& Park District 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523 925-682-0896
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $984
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $294,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,750
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City of Oakley: Population: 25,619
Government: City Hall: 3231 Main St, Oakley CA 94561, 925-625-7000
Schools: PK-8: Oakley Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Liberty Union High School District. 1 private school is located in Oakley.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Oakley.
Public Library: Oakley Public Library 1050 Neroly Rd (in Freedom High School) Oakley CA 94561, 925-625-2400
Parks and Recreation: Oakley Parks
& Recreation 3231 Main St Oakley CA 94561 925-625-7041
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $944
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $187,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,514
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City of Lafayette: Population: 23,908
Government: City Hall: 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #210, Lafayette CA 94549, 925-284-1968
Schools: PK-8: Lafayette Elementary School District. 9-12: Acalanes Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Lafayette.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lafayette.
Public Library: Lafayette Public Library 952 Moraga Rd Lafayette CA 94549, 925-283-3872
Parks and Recreation: Lafayette Parks
& Recreation: Community Center 500 St. Mary’s Rd, Lafayette CA
94549, 925-284-2232
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23 Median Rent: $1,076
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $583,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,609
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City of Brentwood: Population: 23,302
Government: City Hall: 708 3rd St, Brentwood CA 94513, 925-516-5400
Schools: K-8: Brentwood Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Liberty Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Brentwood.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Brentwood.
Public Library: Brentwood Public Library 751 3rd St, Brentwood CA 94513, 925-634-4101
Parks and Recreation: Brentwood Parks
& Recreation 740 3rd St Brentwood CA 94513 925-516-5444
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $830
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $252,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,725
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City of El Cerrito: Population: 23,171
Government: City Hall: 10890 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito CA 94530, 510-215-4300
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in El Cerrito.
Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in El Cerrito.
Public Library: El Cerrito Public Library 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito CA 94530, 510-526-7512
Parks and Recreation: El Cerrito Parks
& Recreation 7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito CA 94530 510-559-7006
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $907
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $291,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,625
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City of Hercules: Population: 19,488
Government: City Hall: 111 Civic Dr, Hercules CA 94547, 510-799-8200
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. No private schools are located in Hercules.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hercules.
Public Library: Hercules Public Library 109 Civic Dr, Hercules CA 94547 925-927-3225
Parks and Recreation: Hercules Recreation
& Community Services 2001 Refugio Valley Rd Hercules CA 94547
510-799-8291
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $1,111
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $241,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,686
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City of Pinole: Population: 19,039
Government: City Hall: 2131 Pear St, Pinole CA 94564, 510-724-9000
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Pinole.
Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pinole.
Public Library: Pinole Public Library 2935 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole CA 94564, 510-758-2741
Parks and Recreation: Pinole Parks
& Recreation 2131 Pear St. Pinole CA 94564 510-724-9062
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $855
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $223,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,506
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City of Orinda: Population: 17,599
Government: City Hall: 14 Altarinda Rd, Box 2000, Orinda CA 94563, 925-253-4200
Schools: PK-8: Orinda Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Acalanes Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Orinda.
Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Orinda.
Public Library: Orinda Public Library 24 Orinda Way Orinda CA 94563, 925-254-2184
Parks and Recreation: Orinda Parks
& Recreation
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: Median Rent: $1,239
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $631,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,813
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Town of Moraga: Population: 16,290
Government: Town Hall: PO Box 188 Moraga CA 94556, 925-376-2590
Schools: PK-8: Moraga Elementary School District. 9-12: Acalanes Union High School District. 2 private schools are located in Moraga.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Moraga.
Public Library: Moraga Public Library 1500 St. Mary's Rd Moraga CA 94556, 925-376-6852
Parks and Recreation: Lafayette-Moraga
Recreation Hacienda de Las Flores 2100 Donald Dr Moraga CA 94556
925-376-2520
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $1,112
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $538,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,606
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El Sobrante: Population: 12,260
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in El Sobrante.
Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in El Sobrante.
Public Library: El Sobrante Public Library 4191 Appian Way El Sobrante CA 94803 510-374-3991
Parks and Recreation: Pinole Parks
& Recreation 2131 Pear St. Pinole CA 94564 510-724-9062
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36 Median Rent: $802
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $199,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,385
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City of Clayton: Population: 10,672
Government: City Hall: 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton CA 94517, 925-673-7300
Schools: PK-12: Mt Diablo Unified School District. No private schools are located in Clayton.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Clayton.
Public Library: Clayton Public Library 6125 Clayton Rd, Clayton CA 94517, 925-673-0659
Parks and Recreation: Clayton Community
Park Marsh Creek Dr at Regency Dr, Clayton CA 94617 925-673-7310
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 94/6 Median Rent: $1,516
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $358,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,140
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Rodeo: Population: 8,717
Government: Unincorporated
Schools: PK-12: John Swett Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Rodeo.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rodeo.
Public Library: Rodeo Public Library 220 Pacific Ave Rodeo CA 94572, 510-799-2606
Parks and Recreation: Hercules Recreation
& Community Services 2001 Refugio Valley Rd Hercules CA 94547
510-799-8291
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $790
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $198,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,401
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Kensington: Population: 4,936
Government: Unincorporated.
Schools: PK-12: West Contra Costa Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Kensington.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Kensington.
Public Library: El Cerrito Public Library 6510 Stockton Ave El Cerrito CA 94530, 510-526-7512
Parks and Recreation: El Cerrito Parks
& Recreation 7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito CA 94530 510-559-7006
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $423,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,030
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Town of Knightsen: Population: 1,226
Government:
Town Hall (Unincorporated):
Schools: PK-8: Knightsen Union Elementary School District. 9-12: Liberty Union High School District. No private schools are located in Knightsen.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Knightsen.
Public Library: Brentwood Public Library 751 3rd St, Brentwood CA 94513, 925-634-4101
Parks and Recreation: Brentwood Parks
& Recreation 740 3rd St Brentwood CA 94513 925-516-5444
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $675
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $324,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,672
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Canyon: No census data is available.
Schools: K-8: Canyon Elementary School District. 9-12: Acalanes Union High School District No private schools are located in Canyon.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Canyon.
Public Library: Orinda Public Library 24 Orinda Way Orinda CA 94563, 925-254-2184
Parks and Recreation: Orinda Parks
& Recreation 26 Orinda Way (Mail Box 2000) Orinda CA 94563 925-254-2445
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