California Ave, Pittsburg, CA
At a glance
California Ave is ranked #13 of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall score of 1.5/5. California Ave carries a median home price of $253.44k. It ranks 15th of 17 in Pittsburg for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5), though prices run about 56% below the Pittsburg median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
California Avenue anchors a pocket of southeast Pittsburg, California, up near the Highlands area and the Buchanan Road corridor, close enough to the Antioch line that the two cities blur together at the edges. Los Medanos College sits nearby off East Leland Road, which puts classes, a gym, and open playing fields within easy reach. The feel is straightforward residential: single-family streets, a few decades of housing styles, and the kind of everyday quiet that comes with being away from the waterfront and the freeway. What you trade for that is excitement. This is not a walk-to-dinner neighborhood, and most shopping means heading to the bigger retail along Railroad Avenue or out toward Antioch. The blocks vary more than the map suggests, so it is worth driving a few of them at different times of day before settling on which part of California Avenue fits.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Highlands Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Antioch Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Antioch High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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California Ave FAQs10 answers
Is California Ave a good place to live?
California Ave ranks 13th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall Houseberry score of 1.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5).
Is California Ave safe?
California Ave, Pittsburg scores 1.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg.
What do homes in California Ave cost?
The median home price in California Ave, Pittsburg is $253.44k, compared with $578.65k for Pittsburg as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $8,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in California Ave rising or falling?
The median home price in California Ave, Pittsburg is down about 44.6% over the past 12 months, from $457.69k to $253.44k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve California Ave?
Schools serving California Ave, Pittsburg include Fremont Elementary (0.9/5), Highlands Elementary (1.6/5), Antioch Middle (1.5/5) and Antioch High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in California Ave?
California Ave, Pittsburg receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 17 in Pittsburg. Summer days run 58° to 86°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is California Ave walkable to shops and restaurants?
California Ave, Pittsburg scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.5 out of 5, 10th of 17 in Pittsburg.
What is California Ave known for?
California Ave, Pittsburg is associated with College Adjacent, Highlands Area and Antioch Border.
How does California Ave compare to other Pittsburg neighborhoods?
California Ave ranks 13th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg. It ranks 15th of 17 in Pittsburg for schools (1.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Pittsburg are Clyde and Bailey-Oak.
What are the downsides of living in California Ave?
California Ave, Pittsburg scores lowest on safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5).
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