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El Sobrante, CA

El Sobrante is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 12,669 at the 2010 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7 km2), all of it land.

El Sobrante is unincorporated and lies within Contra Costa County. Main roads include San Pablo Dam Road (a major road running from Richmond and San Pablo, through El Sobrante, past EBMUD's San Pablo Reservoir), Valley View Road, and Appian Way. San Pablo Dam Road and Appian Way both connect to Interstate 80 to the west.

El Sobrante also contains the San Pablo Creek, which runs adjacent to San Pablo Dam road, and adjacent to the El Sobrante - Contra Costa County Library.

Between 5000 and 1000 BC, an indigenous tribe of people called the Huichin, an Ohlone people, came to the East Bay, including El Sobrante. One of the Huichin villages was located where the El Sobrante Library now stands. The Huichin left a now-buried shell mound beside San Pablo Creek. Ohlone people still live in the Bay Area and other parts of the world today.

Between November 1794 and May 1795, the Huichin were forcibly converted to Christianity by Spanish missionaries. After all of the Huichin were removed to Mission San Francisco, they suffered an epidemic of European diseases as well as food shortages and died in great numbers, resulting in alarming statistics of death and escapes from the missions. In pursuing the runaways, the Franciscans sent neophytes first and (as a last resort) soldiers to go round up the runaway "Christians" from their relatives and bring them back to the missions. Thus illness spread both inside and outside of the missions.

El Sobrante emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the El Sobrante Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness Swim and Lakeridge Athletic Club. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around El Sobrante, such as the Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area and the Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in El Sobrante, CA are Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Tilden Regional Park, and Alvarado Park.

Area code(s): 510. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Area: 2.8 square miles (7 km2). ZIP Code: 92503. Population: 12,669.

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Is El Sobrante, CA a good place to live?

Living in El Sobrante offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In El Sobrante, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in El Sobrante and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in El Sobrante are above average.

What is the median home price in El Sobrante, CA?

The median home price in El Sobrante is $515,000 with a median price per sqft of $391. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in El Sobrante to be 192.9% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

How safe is El Sobrante, CA?

The crime rate in El Sobrante is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in El Sobrante is 1 in 51. Based on FBI crime data, El Sobrante is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, El Sobrante has a crime rate that is higher than 55% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Contra Costa County

El Sobrante Recreation and Community Services Department

Fitness Swim 

Lakeridge Athletic Club

Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area

Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Tilden Regional Park

Alvarado Park

Niche

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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