Antioch, known as the Gateway to the Delta, could be found right off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. Its population has reached more than 100,000 individuals, so although being amongst the smaller communities in the Contra Costa County, it still hosts a variety of employment, shopping and recreational opportunities.
In comparison to the several parts of the Bay Area, land remains in abundance and is actually reasonable, with office and retail space renting for 20 to 30 percent less the other areas located within central Contra Costa County.
One of the most sought-after qualities concerning Antioch is its inexpensive housing, which is scarce among the Bay Area communities. Homes styles ranging from family residences to condos, priced for different income levels, can be found in this area.
Service-oriented companies, and contracting and insurance institutions, have become more common as the pace of development has increased. This has created increased employment in these areas, such as in hospitals, schools, and different service sectors.
Even though the service sectors have seen a recent increase in employment, people from Antioch city tend to travel to the larger cities of Oakland and San Francisco for work. The growth that has been experienced over the past thirty years in Antioch is expected to continue since the real estate in the bigger cities becomes more and more costly. People simply can't afford to reside in the bigger cities and choose to move to a more economical community on the outskirts of the Bay Area instead.
Boating is somewhat popular in Antioch, thus, several private marinas, yacht clubs, and boatyards can be found littered through the city, together with a municipal marina. There is a public fishing pier in town and another one which is situated closer towards the Antioch Bridge. Located upstream from Antioch Bridge is the San Joaquin River, which is likewise considered a major fishing spot.
In Antioch, the main provider of public transportation is the Tri-Delta Transit, though the County Connection bus 930 likewise goes and connects to John Muir Medical Center, Mitchell Park n' Ride, Railroad Castlewood, Hillcrest Park n' Ride and Delta Fair Sommersville. The two major stations which could be found in this area are the Antioch-Pittsburgh Amtrak station and Pittsburgh/Bay Point Station in Pittsburgh. Access to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is situated at the Pittsburgh/Bay Point Station.