What are the schools like in Discovery Bay, CA?

Discovery Bay is served primarily by Byron Union Elementary. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Discovery Bay?

The median household income in Discovery Bay, CA is $147,608 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Discovery Bay, CA?

Discovery Bay has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches.

Discovery Bay, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Discovery Bay, CA affordable or expensive?

Discovery Bay's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Discovery Bay is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $769,700 and the median rent is $2,864 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Discovery Bay, CA?

Discovery Bay has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Discovery Bay, CA a Good Place to Live?

Discovery Bay is a small city of 15,362 in California, with a median household income of $147,608 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Discovery Bay's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Discovery Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Discovery Bay city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Discovery Bay's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Discovery Bay costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Discovery Bay, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$769,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$147,608	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Discovery Bay's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Discovery Bay is served primarily by Byron Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Discovery Bay, CA	National Avg
School District	Byron Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Discovery Bay sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Discovery Bay, CA
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Discovery Bay, CA	National Avg
Population	15,362	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	7.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Byron, CA 3 mi Knightsen, CA 5 mi Brentwood, CA 7 mi Oakley, CA 8 mi Bethel Island, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94505

Discovery Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Discovery Bay, CA affordable or expensive?

Discovery Bay's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Discovery Bay roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $769,700 and median rent is $2,864/month.

What is the crime rate in Discovery Bay, CA?

Discovery Bay's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Discovery Bay?

Public schools in Discovery Bay are operated by Byron Union Elementary. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Discovery Bay, CA a good place to live?

Discovery Bay, CA has a population of 15,362, a median household income of $147,608, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Discovery Bay?

Discovery Bay averages 56.3°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Discovery Bay?

Discovery Bay, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94505.

What is the population of Discovery Bay?

The population of Discovery Bay, California is 15,362 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Discovery Bay?

Key numbers for living in Discovery Bay: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $769,700, median household income $147,608, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Discovery Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.