Tara Hills, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Contra Costa County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Tara Hills based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
4,912
2023 ACS
Median Income
$116,415
2023
Median Home Value
$612,200
2023
Median Rent
$2,593
2023
Median Age
39.3
Unemployment
6.3%
Cost of Living Index
205.0
100 = national avg
Tara Hills is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 4,912 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Tara Hills is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Tara Hills is $116,415, and the median home value is $612,200. The cost of living index is 205.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,593 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, and the median age is 39.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
4,912
Male
2,376
48.4%
Female
2,536
51.6%
Median Age
39.3
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
21.9%
High School or Higher
40.0%
Foreign Born
26.7%
Veterans
2.3%
Married
41.4%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.698
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
30.7%
Foreign Born
26.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
28.7%
1,410 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
71.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
4,583
English Only
50.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
1,197 speakers
Limited English
16.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
83.2%
Limited English Proficiency
16.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
115
2.3% of population
Disability Rate
53.9%
62 with disability
Unemployment Rate
46.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
115
100.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
62
Without Disability
53
Disability Rate
53.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
1,667
#1 Ancestry
English
8.0% (395)
#2 Ancestry
German
6.1% (302)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
4.1% (200)
Top 18 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,750
Family Households
1,343
76.7%
Married Couples
934
53.4%
Non-Family Households
407
23.3%
Single Mother Households
253
14.5%
Single Father Households
156
8.9%
Living Alone
360
20.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
1,129
In Married Couple
844
74.8%
With Single Mother
234
20.7%
With Single Father
51
4.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$128,510
Married Couple Income
$156,250
Single Mother Income
$53,393
Single Father Income
$73,750
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
47
Grandparents Responsible
16
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$116,415
+59% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,330
+22% vs national
Poverty Rate
6.2%
-54% vs national
Gini Index
0.4053
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.3%
+21% vs national
SNAP Recipients
7.5%
of households
How Tara Hills Compares
Tara Hills vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tara Hills is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Tara Hills, CA has a median household income of $116,415, making it the 3,049th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher median household income than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Tara Hills, CA has a per capita income of $45,330, making it the 6,022nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher per capita income than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Tara Hills, CA has a poverty rate of 6.2%, making it the 22,001st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher poverty rate than 30% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Tara Hills, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.3%, making it the 8,615th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher unemployment rate than 72% of all the cities we measured.
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
-17% vs CA avg
Labor Force
2,486
Employed
2,330
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
40.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
39.3
Work from Home
6.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top Median Wage
$221.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
205.0
100 = national avg
+105.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$90,199
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$213,198
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,385
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,912
per month
The median household income in Tara Hills, CA is $116,415, which is 59.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $45,330. The poverty rate of 6.2% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4053, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 2,486. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 205.0, which is 105.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 290.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $90,199 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$692,500
Median List Price
$624,944
Price Per Sq Ft
$502
Days on Market
45
Active Inventory
2
Months of Supply
1.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
2
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$502
Median List $/SF
$613
Tara Hills vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tara Hills is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Tara Hills, CA has a median home value of $612,200, making it the 2,046th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher median home value than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Tara Hills, CA has a median rent of $2,593, making it the 570th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher median rent than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Tara Hills, CA has a price per square foot of $502, making it the 1,145th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher price per square foot than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Tara Hills, CA has a rent burden of 26.7%, making it the 2,439th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Tara Hills has a higher rent burden than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$612,200
Median Rent
$2,593
Total Housing Units
1,796
Vacancy Rate
2.6%
Owner Occupied
71.9%
Renter Occupied
28.1%
Median Property Tax
$4,832
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,141
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$4,832
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
of home value
Median Home Value
$612,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$6,030
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,832) by the median home value ($612,200). In Tara Hills, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.79%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Tara Hills, CA is $692,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 45 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $502. The median rent is $2,593 per month (Census ACS). About 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 1,796 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,832. The effective tax rate is 0.79%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Tara Hills. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.5
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
21
Public Assistance
$132.9M
Individual Assistance
$2.9M
Most Common Type
Flood
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 28 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,202
Total Claims Paid
$12,846,533
Avg Claim Payout
$10,688
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
25
Federal Funding
$16,527,251
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.76
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 7 | $4,277,711 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $251,659 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $1,348,992 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $132,721 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $332,970 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tara Hills has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,920,600 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,874,380 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.9%
7.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.0%
5.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.1%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.0%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.7%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Tara Hills has an obesity rate of 28.9%, which is 7.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Adventist Health Vallejo
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Vallejo | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital And Rehab Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Sutter Solano Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
70.4%
-11% vs national
Public Transit
5.3%
+484% vs national
Work From Home
6.1%
-34% vs national
Carpool
17.1%
Walk
0.5%
How Tara Hills's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Tara Hills, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.1% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 5.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 17.1% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
74.4%
of households
No Internet
8.2%
of households
Total Households
1,750
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.5%
of households
Smartphone
90.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
81.2%
of households
Tablet
67.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs Under 10,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Tara Hills vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.3% of households in Tara Hills have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.2% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Tara Hills is located in Contra Costa County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Tara Hills.
Election Overview
Source: Contra Costa County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
356,008
67.3%
GOP Votes
155,308
29.4%
Total Votes
528,904
Margin
D+38.0%
Shift from 2020
R+7.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 356,008 | 155,308 | 528,904 | 67.3% | 29.4% | D+38.0 |
| 2020 | 416,386 | 152,877 | 581,230 | 71.6% | 26.3% | D+45.3 |
| 2016 | 286,658 | 105,819 | 415,972 | 68.9% | 25.4% | D+43.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Contra Costa County recorded 528,904 total votes. Democrats won the county with 67.3% of the vote compared to 29.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+38.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Contra Costa County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
25
Total Population
542,510
Avg Median Income
-$53,226,773
Avg Home Value
-$25,746,767
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94525 | 3,665 | $101,850 | $709,000 | $2,186 | 2.5 |
| 94530 | 26,229 | $127,731 | $1,097,300 | $2,434 | 4.3 |
| 94547 | 26,245 | $130,583 | $741,200 | $3,003 | 5.7 |
| 94553 | 48,600 | $121,023 | $781,400 | $2,247 | 61.6 |
| 94564 | 18,835 | $120,833 | $697,100 | $2,738 | 6.8 |
| 94569 | 194 | N/A | $586,500 | N/A | 1.3 |
| 94572 | 8,712 | $89,074 | $653,500 | $2,143 | 9.2 |
| 94590 | 37,401 | $66,957 | $510,700 | $1,768 | 6.6 |
| 94592 | 922 | $122,625 | $681,300 | $2,708 | 8.0 |
| 94702 | 17,073 | $99,135 | $1,168,200 | $1,974 | 1.3 |
| 94703 | 20,874 | $108,922 | $1,273,000 | $2,257 | 1.3 |
| 94704 | 24,427 | $52,105 | $918,500 | $1,987 | 0.8 |
| 94705 | 14,149 | $163,254 | $1,892,300 | $2,330 | 3.4 |
| 94706 | 20,486 | $136,961 | $1,188,100 | $2,394 | 1.5 |
| 94707 | 12,728 | $196,591 | $1,626,500 | $2,406 | 1.8 |
| 94708 | 11,967 | $229,004 | $1,517,100 | $2,926 | 3.3 |
| 94709 | 12,179 | $95,223 | $1,240,500 | $1,988 | 0.7 |
| 94710 | 8,144 | $118,007 | $1,084,500 | $2,546 | 2.2 |
| 94720 | 5,649 | N/A | N/A | $3,501 | 0.7 |
| 94801 | 33,564 | $75,786 | $593,500 | $1,608 | 11.5 |
| 94803 | 27,588 | $116,075 | $729,000 | $2,295 | 12.8 |
| 94804 | 44,679 | $86,430 | $618,000 | $1,825 | 6.5 |
| 94805 | 15,356 | $114,191 | $738,800 | $2,272 | 1.9 |
| 94806 | 61,749 | $82,818 | $582,000 | $2,013 | 7.8 |
| 94901 | 41,095 | $108,837 | $1,369,500 | $2,229 | 13.1 |
Tara Hills, CA has 25 ZIP codes with a combined population of 542,510. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$53,226,773. The average median home value is -$25,746,767. The average median monthly rent is -$26,664,436.
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