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City-Center, Antioch, CA

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1.6 /5
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Ranked 15th /18 in Antioch, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $503.79k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $65k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -6%

At a glance

City-Center is ranked #15 of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch with an overall score of 1.6/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and nearby merchants (3.6/5), at a median home price of $503.79k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $65,000. It ranks 14th of 18 in Antioch for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5), though prices run about 17% below the Antioch median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Walkable Downtown, Historic Bungalows, Marina Access

City-Center is original Antioch, the blocks in and around downtown Rivertown where the city started as a riverboat port. It is also the most walkable address in town. The El Campanil Theatre has been running shows since 1928, Waldie Plaza hosts free outdoor concerts, and the Antioch Marina drops the San Joaquin River, a launch ramp, and a waterfront grill at the end of the street. No other Antioch neighborhood puts that list within walking distance. The housing is the city's oldest: vintage bungalows, a scattering of Victorians, and small apartment buildings, carrying some of the lowest prices in Antioch. The honest part is that downtown's revival is still a work in progress. Storefronts turn over, a few blocks feel skipped, and the area's reputation tends to lag whatever the latest push has actually accomplished. For buyers betting on Rivertown's long game, this is the value play of the city. You are buying character and a waterfront, and patience is built into the purchase price.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.6

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    Public Spaces

    3.8

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
City-Center ranks 14th of 18 for sunshine in Antioch, though it still out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 88° highs, and it gets about 14 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 88°
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Rank in Antioch
14th of 18
Across the Bay Area
76th percentile
Rain per year
14 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 88° avg high
Summer day
58° → 86°F
Winter day
41° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Belshaw Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.4/5
Fremont Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.9/5
Kimball Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.6/5
Antioch Middle Middle6-8
1.5/5
Park Middle Middle6-8
2.1/5
Antioch High High9-12
2.1/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Is City-Center a good place to live?

City-Center ranks 15th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch with an overall Houseberry score of 1.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and nearby merchants (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5).

Is City-Center safe?

City-Center, Antioch scores 1.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch.

What do homes in City-Center cost?

The median home price in City-Center, Antioch is $503.79k, compared with $603.78k for Antioch as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $65,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in City-Center rising or falling?

The median home price in City-Center, Antioch is down about 1.6% over the past 12 months, from $511.91k to $503.79k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve City-Center?

Schools serving City-Center, Antioch include Belshaw Elementary (1.4/5), Fremont Elementary (0.9/5), Kimball Elementary (1.6/5), Antioch Middle (1.5/5) and Park Middle (2.1/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in City-Center?

City-Center, Antioch receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 18 in Antioch. Summer days run 58° to 86°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.

Is City-Center walkable to shops and restaurants?

City-Center, Antioch scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 3rd of 18 in Antioch.

What is City-Center known for?

City-Center, Antioch is associated with Walkable Downtown, Historic Bungalows and Marina Access.

How does City-Center compare to other Antioch neighborhoods?

City-Center ranks 15th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch. It ranks 14th of 18 in Antioch for schools (1.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Antioch are Nortonville-Nortonville and Newlove-Newlove.

What are the downsides of living in City-Center?

City-Center, Antioch scores lowest on safety (1.2/5) and schools (1.6/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Antioch, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Nortonville-Nortonville, Antioch, CA
Overall Score : 3.5
Nortonville is barely a neighborhood in the usual sense, and that is precisely i... See Full Page
2nd
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Newlove-Newlove, Antioch, CA
Overall Score : 3.4
Newlove covers a quiet run of east Antioch where the city eases into Oakley, and... See Full Page
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Neighborhood Iamge
West-Hartley, Antioch, CA
Overall Score : 3.3
West-Hartley borrows its name from one of the 1860s coal towns of the old Mount ... See Full Page

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