The town of Antioch is located on the San Joaquin River in Contra Costa County. According to the town's website: “The availability of quality and affordable housing is unsurpassed in the Bay Area. Balanced development includes shopping centers, a golf course, several fine parks, including the family-oriented Prewett Water Park and new schools.” The City of Antioch was incorporated in 1872 and currently encompasses approximately 28 square miles. With a population nearing 90,000, Antioch has become the heart of Eastern Contra Costa County, offering a variety of employment, shopping and vast recreational activities.
Buying a home in Antioch will put you in a beautiful waterside community with access to both a number of outdoor recreation options (such as wine country, Tahoe, Yosemite, and the Santa Cruz mountains) and bigger city options (such as San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Jose) are not far away. Antioch real estate is a good investment for singles, empty nesters, and families alike. Families should note that the Antioch school system has an impressive reputation. The student to teacher ratio is low and averages about 1:20. The number of high school seniors that graduate is 90% and 84% of those students go on to pursue higher education options.
As stated above, there are a number of affordable housing options in Antioch. In February 2005, the average single family home or condominium price was $400,486, and in February 2006 the average home price rose to $462,206, an increase of 15.4&037;. Along with the steadily increasing home prices, proximity to Bay Area attractions, and its wonderful community, buying a home in Antioch is a good financial and personal investment.
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The town of Antioch is located on the San Joaquin River in Contra Costa County. According to the town's website: “The availability of quality and affordable housing is unsurpassed in the Bay Area. Balanced development includes shopping centers, a golf course, several fine parks, including the family-oriented Prewett Water Park and new schools.” The City of Antioch was incorporated in 1872 and currently encompasses approximately 28 square miles. With a population nearing 90,000, Antioch has become the heart of Eastern Contra Costa County, offering a variety of employment, shopping and vast recreational activities.
