Discovery Bay SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Discovery Bay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Discovery Bay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Discovery Bay is 180 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Discovery Bay is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Discovery Bay is $796,173.
The median income in Discovery Bay is $147,117.
Discovery Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Discovery Bay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Discovery Bay | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 329 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Discovery Bay, CA Weather
The average high in Discovery Bay is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Discovery Bay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Discovery Bay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Discovery Bay
The current population in Discovery Bay is 14,911. The population has increased 30.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,911 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 15,243 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 15,362 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 15,704 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 15,904 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 16,159 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 15,981 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 15,525 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 14,765 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 14,650 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 14,315 | 9.9% |
| 2013 | 13,030 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 12,620 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 12,506 | 9.3% |
| 2010 | 11,438 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Discovery Bay
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Discovery Bay is:
55.6% White with 8,287 White residents.
8.2% African American with 1,226 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
7.0% Asian with 1,037 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 78 Hawaiian residents.
2.3% Other with 337 Other residents.
7.2% Two Or More with 1,071 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 2,861 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Discovery Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Discovery Bay
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Discovery Bay is 50.6% female with 7,551 female residents.
Discovery Bay is 49.4% male with 7,360 male residents.
| Gender | Discovery Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Discovery Bay for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Discovery Bay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Discovery Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Discovery Bay, California
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3.4% of households in Discovery Bay earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Discovery Bay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Discovery Bay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Discovery Bay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Discovery Bay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.3% of households in Discovery Bay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Discovery Bay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Discovery Bay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Discovery Bay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
35.4% of households in Discovery Bay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Discovery Bay | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 35.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
