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San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,991
Residents
$224,219
Median income
$1,627,300
Median home
$2,912
Median rent (state)

San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) places in the 99th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

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99th
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97th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA

San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) is a small town in California, home to 3,991 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $224,219 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) are valued around $1,627,300, and the median resident age is 46.8 years. About 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,912 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.5 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

3,991 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$224,219 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) compare to other US cities?

San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 99% higher than other cities
Home value 99% pricier than other cities
Median rent 97% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County)'s value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

99thIncome percentile

99th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,627,300 1st percentile more affordable than 1% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA median $224,219/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 67.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,991
Median Income
$224,219
Median Home Value
$1,627,300
Median Age
46.8
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
61.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
67.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
44.1%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
13.6%
Walk
3.2%
Work from Home
30.8%
Other
1.7%

Based on 1,881 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,912/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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4,002 people
Meiners Oaks
3,955 people
Santa Venetia
3,937 people
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3,935 people
Del Mar
3,921 people
Morongo Valley
3,907 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County)'s 3,991 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Friendship Heights, MD
3,991 people
Ridgway, PA
3,991 people
Indian Head Park, IL
3,992 people
Riverwoods, IL
3,988 people
Pittsboro, IN
3,988 people
South Haven, MI
3,994 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County)'s $224,219 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Glenbrook, NV
$223,942 median income
Barnesville, MD
$223,750 median income
Mendham, NJ
$223,750 median income
Coldstream, OH
$224,722 median income
Vienna, VA
$223,571 median income
Mill Neck, NY
$225,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.0% 6.6% 9.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.3% White 82.0% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 6.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 9.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) (this city) 3,991 $224,219
Cutler 4,002 $62,151
Meiners Oaks 3,955 $90,096
Santa Venetia 3,937 $138,085
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA?

What is the population of San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA? +

3,991 people live in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA? +

In San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), the typical household earns $224,219 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County); the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA? +

A typical home in San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County) is worth $1,627,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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