Laura Wucher
Responds Quickly
Christie's Intl RE Sereno
(925) 326-6626
232 Total Sales
1 in Crockett
$715,000 Price
Crockett
Suburban Neighborhood in California
Contra Costa County 94525
Neighborhood Reviews
For most of its existence, Crockett was a company town. California and Hawaiian Sugar Company employed nearly the entire city before World War II began. C&H Sugar, as it’s better known, is responsible for much of the town’s infrastructure and, under a deal with the city that allowed the company to build a processing plant on the banks of the Carquinez Strait, C&H still funds the Crockett Fire and Police Departments. Although significantly reduced by globalization, the company factory still lights Crockett up at night with its 24-hour production, and its classic Americana oval blue label with the pink hibiscus flower is standard on lists of sponsors on flyers and posters for Crockett community events.
Downtown Crockett has the charm of an old-timey Bay Area town. To stand at the corner of Pomona Street and 2nd Avenue is to get a feel for what northern California used to be all over and what it still is in places like Crockett. The streets rise toward the 800-foot mountains of Crockett Hills Regional Park, and the storefronts are mostly the same as they were almost a century ago. To the north, the steel-covered Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge spans across the dark blue water toward Vallejo. The streets outside of town are hilly and sometimes foggy and cool from the breeze coming off the frigid northern waters.
Crockett is 30 miles from San Francisco via Interstate 80, which runs through Crocket and continues into Vallejo, and it’s best to factor an hour into your drive if you’re heading that way. This distance makes Crockett affordable, and homes start at $550,000 and go up to well over $1 million. For under $600,000, you’ll find two-bedroom clapboard Victorians with scalloped siding and ornamental cornices looking out over hills much like those in San Francisco, but for a fraction of the price. For under $800,000, you’ll find sprawling Monterey homes with four bedrooms, clay-tiled roofs and sliding glass doors looking past a balcony out at cirrus clouds scraping the bridge.
According to Eater Magazine, one of the East Bay’s 38 Essential Restaurants is a mile from Downtown Crockett on the other side of the several hundred acres of wilderness of the Bull Valley Staging Area. Live music happens on weekends. Artisanal cocktails and a locally sourced seasonal traditional American menu make Bull Valley Roadhouse a favorite of local critics. The San Francisco Gate recommends the Spicy Coppa Italian sandwich at Lucia’s Craft Sandwich in Downtown Crockett. You can always walk it off along the stunning 2,100 acres of Crockett Hills Regional Park, home to a 4.5-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. There’s a local market nearby and a Trader Joe’s, a Sprouts Organic and a Safeway 5 miles south in Hercules.
Crockett is in the John Swett Unified School District, which received an overall B-minus grade on the school rankings website Niche. Rodeo Hills Elementary School is in Rodeo, which is the next town over. Happily for Crockett residents with children, Carquinez Middle School and John Swett High School are both in the center of Downtown Crockett, a short walk from many residences. Carquinez Middle received a B-minus from Niche. John Swett High received a B-plus for its overall performance and college preparatory programs. Scholars in this 400-student school have the option of doing a gifted and talented track or taking Advanced Placement courses to get a head start on their college studies.
While San Francisco might be far, it's still only a little more than the average American commute. For many, the beauty, peace and relative affordability of Crockett offset its distance from the nearby urban centers. And if you find employment at C&H, you can walk to work.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Wucher
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Joe Reichert
Joe Reichert
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 940-4024
112 Total Sales
3 in Crockett
$740K - $930K Price Range
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Alfred Wikkeling
Alfred Wikkeling
Responds QuicklyTola Properties
(669) 333-3893
19 Total Sales
1 in Crockett
$840,000 Price
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Jimmy Castro
Jimmy Castro
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Gold
(707) 949-3804
289 Total Sales
1 in Crockett
$790,000 Price
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Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan Fitzpatrick
Responds QuicklyReal Estate Experts
(650) 870-9773
65 Total Sales
1 in Crockett
$580,000 Price
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Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Gold
(707) 634-2646
137 Total Sales
2 in Crockett
$543K - $660K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Alexander Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Glen Cove Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Carquinez Park
Crockett Hills Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Benicia State Recreation Area
Matthew Turner Shipyard Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/7/2017
Niche Review
great small community. The only real downside is there is no proper grocery store in town! (sprouts is less than 10 minutes away) mayberry feel to the place - one gas station and a traffic light we down't even need.
8/20/2021
Niche Review
The city of Crockett is a nice small family/retiree town. It is very safe and enjoyable. With nice views of the water and great community parks.
8/29/2024
Niche Review
Crockett is ridiculous. Loud motorcycles and cars zooming through town all the time during the warm months. More power outages than anywhere else (not rolling blackouts - just horrible infrastructure!). Ignored by the county. Lots of alcoholics (2 bars). Lots of crazy residents bringing down people and businesses. Rundown and empty buildings.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Crockett | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crockett, CA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Crockett, CA over the last 12 months is $652,441, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$635,000
Median Single Family Price
$640,000
Median Townhouse Price
$659,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$427
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$665,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
974
Median Year Built
1936
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,643
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,973
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,375
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 42 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,274
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,822
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,615
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Glen Cove
Hillside homes and condos with breezy views of the Carquinez Strait
South Vallejo
Waterfront homes, crafted landscapes and proximity to Oakland.
Rodeo
A smaller community stationed along the San Pablo Bay
View Pointe
A section of the Bay Area that carries broad appeal.
Somerset Highlands
Vallejo homes built between the 1970s and 2000s near hiking trails
Downtown Vallejo
Local businesses and cultural entertainment by the Napa River
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