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In Discovery Bay, unemployment is 8.6% (2024).

Discovery Bay had a population of 15,904 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Discovery Bay reached 8.57%. Discovery Bay's foreign population totalled 1,816 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0720 sources

Population15,904people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median gross salary5,598EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent2,798EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate8.57%country median 4.6% — 88% aboveOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Discovery Bay?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Discovery Bay.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Discovery Bay recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet13Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan14Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,517 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,798 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

Is Discovery Bay a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker29%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 19–39%
Skilled employee38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–47%
Student32%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 21–43%
Family24%strong on family, weak on safety · range 13–35%
Retirement31%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 18–44%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Discovery Bay?

The median gross salary is about 5,598 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Discovery Bay?

The unemployment rate is about 8.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 8.57 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Discovery Bay is 8.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,598 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate8.57 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official

What does a salary buy in Discovery Bay?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Discovery Bay median gross pay: €5,598 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,602of €4,201 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,201
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,517
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,602
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Discovery Bay Salary needed to live in Discovery Bay

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Discovery Bay. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Discovery Bay. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents333.4 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release5Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Discovery Bay when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Discovery Bay's nearest airport was SCK, 32 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Distance to the nearest major airport32 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)SCK3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Discovery Bay. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Discovery Bay.

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Climate and air quality

Discovery Bay's monthly mean temperatures were 9.1°C in January and 25.3°C in July. Discovery Bay's monthly precipitation totalled 63.8 mm in January and 0 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.5 · Feb 16.61 · Mar 19.67 · Apr 22.89 · May 26.78 · Jun 31.17 · Jul 34.06 · Aug 33.61 · Sep 31.56 · Oct 26.17 · Nov 18.67 · Dec 13.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.72 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 8.33 · Apr 10.11 · May 12.89 · Jun 15.22 · Jul 16.61 · Aug 16.61 · Sep 15.67 · Oct 12.5 · Nov 7.83 · Dec 4.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information8Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.11 · Feb 11.56 · Mar 14 · Apr 16.5 · May 19.83 · Jun 23.17 · Jul 25.33 · Aug 25.11 · Sep 23.61 · Oct 19.33 · Nov 13.28 · Dec 9.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information8Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 63.75 · Feb 58.93 · Mar 40.64 · Apr 21.34 · May 13.21 · Jun 3.3 · Jul 0 · Aug 0.254 · Sep 2.03 · Oct 17.02 · Nov 33.53 · Dec 60.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information8Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±2.2 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±1.9 °C, Cagliari (Italy) ±1.9 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±1.8 °C, Bari (Italy) ±2.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

The city covered 14.5 km² at the end of 2025. Discovery Bay's population density measured 1,029.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Discovery Bay?

The published population was 15,904 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area14.48 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)11Official
Foreign-resident share12.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents1,816 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Population density1,029 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Population15,904 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)6Official

Alternatives for people set on Discovery Bay

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Cities near Discovery Bay

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Mountain House 15.8 km away
Rent
3,235 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,359 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Antioch 21.0 km away
Salary
3,588 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Tracy 23.9 km away
Salary
3,962 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Discovery Bay, nearest in population first.

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Dyersburg15,906 residentsWashington15,906 residentsWashington15,902 residentsFort Drum15,896 residentsCarthage15,895 residentsShively15,895 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Discovery Bay?

The published population was 15,904 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

What is the typical salary in Discovery Bay?

The median gross salary is about 5,598 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

What is the unemployment rate in Discovery Bay?

The unemployment rate is about 8.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Discovery Bay?

1,816 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Discovery Bay a good place to live?

Discovery Bay may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Discovery Bay?

Brentwood, Oakley, Mountain House, Antioch, Tracy are near Discovery Bay. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  6. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  2. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
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  4. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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