What are the schools like in North Gate, CA?

School district data for North Gate is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Gate?

The median household income in North Gate, CA is $225,066 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in North Gate, CA?

North Gate has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is North Gate, CA affordable or expensive?

North Gate's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Gate is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Gate, CA?

North Gate 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 North Gate, CA a Good Place to Live?

North Gate is a small town of 900 in California, with a median household income of $225,066 . Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: North Gate stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether North Gate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Gate 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

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

Metric	North Gate, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$225,066	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

North Gate'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

Metric	North Gate, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	86.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Gate sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 20.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Gate, CA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	20.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	North Gate, CA	National Avg
Population	900	—
Median Age	54.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shell Ridge, CA 2 mi Walnut Creek, CA 2 mi San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA 2 mi Contra Costa Centre, CA 3 mi Alamo, CA 4 mi

North Gate vs Other Cities

North Gate, CA vs Shell Ridge, CA North Gate, CA vs Walnut Creek, CA North Gate, CA vs San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA North Gate, CA vs Contra Costa Centre, CA North Gate, CA vs Alamo, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Gate, CA affordable or expensive?

North Gate's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Gate roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in North Gate, CA?

North Gate'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 North Gate?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Gate, CA a good place to live?

North Gate, CA has a population of 900, a median household income of $225,066, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 North Gate?

North Gate averages 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.4 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Gate?

The population of North Gate, California is 900 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Gate?

Key numbers for living in North Gate: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $225,066, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Gate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.