Norris Canyon, California

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Population in 2010: 957.
Males: 467  (48.9%)
Females: 490  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
California median age:

37.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2021: $111,080
Norris Canyon:

$111,080
CA:

$84,907

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $54,882

Norris Canyon CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $780,500
Norris Canyon:

$780,500
CA:

$648,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Norris Canyon: 109.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 1.1%

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Ancestries: Irish (2.5%), Iranian (1.3%), Hungarian (1.2%), Portuguese (1.2%), Danish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

421 residents are foreign born (44.5% Asia).

This place:

47.0%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $10,160 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Castro Valley, CA (5.8 miles , pop. 57,292).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Central Contra Costa, CA (12.3 miles , pop. 459,252).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (324.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

San Ramon, CA (1.5 miles ),
Danville, CA (2.1 miles ),
Dublin, CA (2.2 miles ),
Castro Valley, CA (2.4 miles ),
Fairview, CA (2.4 miles ),
Blackhawk-Camino Tassajara, CA (2.5 miles ),
Diablo, CA (2.5 miles ),
Camino Tassajara, CA (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.75 N, Longitude: 121.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 925

Distribution of median household income in Norris Canyon, CA in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.0%
California:

4.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

74
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.465. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.465
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 12.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

5.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.482. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.482
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 12.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.9
U.S.:

8.5
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 0.0115. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0115
U.S.:

0.0098

Earthquake activity:

Norris Canyon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7702% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 57.9 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from the city center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 203.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 252.5 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 279.6 miles away from Norris Canyon center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 211.9 miles away from Norris Canyon center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Contra Costa County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 7, Mudslides: 5, Landslides: 4, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Norris Canyon:

  • ALLIANCE HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • SENIOR HAVEN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • SAN RAMON REHAB HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • CONNIE'S ICF/DDH (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SAN RAMON, CA)
  • ALERT HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; DUBLIN, CA)

Amtrak stations near Norris Canyon:

  • 7 miles: EAST DUBLIN-PLEASANTON (PLEASANTON, OWENS DR. AT BART WAY) - Bus Station
  • 9 miles: HAYWARD (22555 MEEKLAND AVE.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking.
  • 14 miles: FREMONT (CENTERVILLE, FREMONT & PERALTA BLVDS.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norris Canyon:

  • California State University-East Bay (about 8 miles; Hayward, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,956)
  • Saint Mary's College of California (about 10 miles; Moraga, CA; FT enrollment: 4,200)
  • Chabot College (about 10 miles; Hayward, CA; FT enrollment: 7,610)
  • Merritt College (about 11 miles; Oakland, CA; FT enrollment: 2,842)
  • Las Positas College (about 11 miles; Livermore, CA; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Laney College (about 16 miles; Oakland, CA; FT enrollment: 5,668)
  • Ohlone College (about 16 miles; Fremont, CA; FT enrollment: 6,153)

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Contra Costa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.9 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

97.2%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Norris Canyon:

Marital status in Norris Canyon, CA
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 2.4%

For population 25 years and over in Norris Canyon:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 90.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 58.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
California average:

15.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Norris Canyon, CA (based on Contra Costa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic228,40034
Evangelical Protestant81,120352
Other48,553123
Mainline Protestant32,693101
Black Protestant10,39534
Orthodox2,4358
None645,429-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 181
Here:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Here:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 52
This county:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 178
Contra Costa County:

1.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 683
Here:

6.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Contra Costa County:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Contra Costa County:

22.2%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
California:

17.9%

6.37% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($134,084 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.37%
California average:

5.19%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($98 average AGI)
Contra Costa County:

0.01%
California average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Alameda County, CA  2.02% ($136,421 average AGI)
from San Francisco County, CA  0.67% ($203,539)
from Santa Clara County, CA  0.48% ($223,848)


7.09% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($123,334 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.09%
California average:

6.14%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($92 average AGI)
Contra Costa County:

0.01%
California average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Alameda County, CA  1.19% ($92,865 average AGI)
to Solano County, CA  0.51% ($79,848)
to San Francisco County, CA  0.35% ($114,031)

Strongest AM radio stations in Norris Canyon:

  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KYCY (1550 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KNEW (910 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFRC (610 AM; 5 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF LOS ANGELES)
  • KMZT (1510 AM; 8 kW; SAN RAFAEL, CA; Owner: MOUNT WILSON FM BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KSFO (560 AM; 5 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norris Canyon:

  • KKSF-FM1 (103.7 FM; PLEASANTON, ETC., CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFRC-FM3 (99.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: INFINITY KFRC-FM, INC.)
  • KZBR-FM1 (95.7 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KBLX-FM2 (102.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS -CA, INC.)
  • KSOL-FM3 (98.9 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: TMS LICENSE CALIFORNIA, INC)
  • KISQ-FM3 (98.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMEL-FM1 (106.1 FM; CONCORD, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KZBR-FM2 (95.7 FM; LIVERMORE, ETC., CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KITS-FM2 (105.3 FM; PLEASANTON, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSF-FM2 (103.7 FM; SAN RAMON, CA; Owner: CHANCELLOR MEDIA RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLLC-FM1 (97.3 FM; SAN RAMON, ETC., CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFJO (92.1 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
  • KLLC (97.3 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDFC-FM1 (102.1 FM; LAFAYETTE, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KOIT-FM2 (96.5 FM; MARTINEZ, ETC., CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING CO. C/O KOIT(FM))
  • KIOI-FM1 (101.3 FM; WALNUT CREEK, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • K238AC (95.5 FM; SALIDA, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIT-FM (96.5 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KKSF (103.7 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFOG (104.5 FM; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KFFG LICO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Norris Canyon:

  • KQED (Channel 9; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KGO-TV (Channel 7; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPIX-TV (Channel 5; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTVU (Channel 2; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOVR (Channel 13; STOCKTON, CA; Owner: SCI - SACRAMENTO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KXTV (Channel 10; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: KXTV, INC.)
  • KCRA-TV (Channel 3; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: KCRA HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KBIT-CA (Channel 28; SAN FRANCISCO, ETC., CA; Owner: POLAR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSPX (Channel 29; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: PAXSON SACRAMENTO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KUVS (Channel 19; MODESTO, CA; Owner: KUVS LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KRON-TV (Channel 4; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC.)
  • KTXL (Channel 40; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: CHANNEL 40, INC.)
  • KQCA (Channel 58; STOCKTON, CA; Owner: KCRA HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KMTP-TV (Channel 32; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: MINORITY TELEVISION PROJECT)
  • KBHK-TV (Channel 44; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF SAN FRANCISCO INC.)
  • KVIE (Channel 6; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: KVIE, INC.)
  • KMAX-TV (Channel 31; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • KICU-TV (Channel 36; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBWB (Channel 20; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KBWB LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFSF (Channel 66; VALLEJO, CA; Owner: TELEFUTURA SAN FRANCISCO LLC)
  • KTNC-TV (Channel 42; CONCORD, CA; Owner: KTNC LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCNS (Channel 38; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • KCSM-TV (Channel 60; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KTEH (Channel 54; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: KTEH FOUNDATION)
  • KFTL (Channel 64; STOCKTON, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Weideman, Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail (Lat: 37.738528 Lon: -121.995028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRWF743,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/2023, Expiration Date: 02/16/2033, Certifier: Tom J Mccarthy, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:
  • Weideman, Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail (Lat: 37.738528 Lon: -121.995028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRWZ350,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11605.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2023, Expiration Date: 04/14/2033, Certifier: Denise Pangelinan, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Norris Canyon, CA
  • 51.8%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Solar energy
  • 15.6%Other fuel
  • 8.5%Electricity
  • 8.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Norris Canyon compared to California state average:

  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

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  • #15 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median house value"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in China (population 500+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Asia (population 500+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Iraq (population 500+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 100 cities with newest houses"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Eastern Asia (population 500+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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