Bay Point, Pittsburg, CA
At a glance
Bay Point is ranked #7 of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.2/5, 7th of 17 in Pittsburg), at a median home price of $539.77k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $1,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (1.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Bay Point, the unincorporated community grouped with Pittsburg, California and once known as West Pittsburg, runs along the Suisun Bay shoreline at the northwest corner of the area. Its best feature is genuinely the water: the Bay Point Regional Shoreline at the end of McAvoy Road has a loop trail and some of the better public fishing access around, and the Delta de Anza Regional Trail cuts through for miles of flat walking and biking. Day to day, this is an older, affordably priced part of the map. Anuta Park and a handful of neighborhood greens break up the residential streets, and the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station keeps San Francisco-bound commuters in reach. The downsides are real and worth naming. Retail is thin, so most errands mean a drive, and the housing stock shows its age in spots. But for waterfront access at a price that does not exist closer to the bay, Bay Point keeps its own particular logic.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.9
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal2.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Shore Acres Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rio Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Willow Cove Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Riverview Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Diablo High | High | 9-12 |
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Bay Point FAQs10 answers
Is Bay Point a good place to live?
Bay Point ranks 7th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (1.4/5).
Is Bay Point safe?
Bay Point, Pittsburg scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg.
What do homes in Bay Point cost?
The median home price in Bay Point, Pittsburg is $539.77k, compared with $578.65k for Pittsburg as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $1,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Bay Point rising or falling?
The median home price in Bay Point, Pittsburg is up about 1.6% over the past 12 months, from $531.16k to $539.77k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Bay Point?
Schools serving Bay Point, Pittsburg include Bel Air Elementary (0.7/5), Shore Acres Elementary (0.6/5), Rio Vista Elementary (1.3/5), Willow Cove Elementary (1.1/5) and Riverview Middle (1.9/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Bay Point?
Bay Point, Pittsburg receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 17 in Pittsburg. Summer days run 58° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Bay Point walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bay Point, Pittsburg scores 0.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 12th of 17 in Pittsburg.
What is Bay Point known for?
Bay Point, Pittsburg is associated with Shoreline Access, Suisun Bay and Delta Trail. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.2/5).
How does Bay Point compare to other Pittsburg neighborhoods?
Bay Point ranks 7th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg. It ranks 7th of 17 in Pittsburg for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pittsburg are Seeno Ave and Parkside-Willow.
What are the downsides of living in Bay Point?
Bay Point, Pittsburg scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.9/5) and schools (1.4/5).
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