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San Pablo, California

Introduction to San Pablo, California

San Pablo, California, in Contra Costa county, is 1 miles N of Richmond, California (center to center) and 11 miles N of Oakland, California. The city is included in the Oakland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 30,215 people lived in San Pablo.

San Pablo History

The original inhabitants of San Pablo were the Cuchiyun band of Ohlone, the indigenous people of Northern California. The Spaniards claimed it for their King during the late 1700s. This area was included in a grant that was given to Francisco Castro, a former soldier. The name of the grant was Rancho San Pablo, which was the basis for the city’s present name.

San Pablo and nearby Attractions

  • Alvarado Adobe
  • Alcatraz Island
  • Ferry Building Marketplace
  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Tilden Park (Lake Anza)

Things To Do In San Pablo

San Pablo is located in the neighborhood of many world famous tourist spots. The city has an art gallery that hosts regular exhibitions of the works of local artists. There are great opportunities for dining and shopping. One can also visit the several parks in the city. The Alvarado Adobe and Blume Houses are historically significant and appeal to tourists.

San Pablo Transportation

The local airport is Metropoliatan Oakland International.

San Pablo Higher Education

Contra Costa College is the local institution for higher education.

High Points

San Pablo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Pablo Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Pablo Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of San Pablo, CA

Comparing San Pablo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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