Why You Should Choose Brentwood as Your Next Home

Affordability
In its May 2005 newsletter, the Economic Development Alliance for Business reported that an average home costs $530,000 in Contra Costa County.  In San Francisco, you can expect to pay closer to $751,000.  You'll hold on to more of your hard earned money when you live in Contra Costa County!

   • The cost of living in Brentwood is lower than in the San Francisco Bay area,
      and even “over the hill” in the Concord/Martinez/Walnut Creek area
   • Consumer Price Index in the East Bay is consistently lower than in the San
      Francisco Bay area

Growth
Brentwood has led all 471 California cities in household growth since 1990:  an almost 115 percent increase!  As the employment base is driven by the need to supply services to the population, you'll find one of the fastest growing work forces among Bay Area counties here, with more business and employment opportunities than anywhere else in the area.

   • Businesses are attracted to Brentwood for its growing population
   • New business is supplying an abundance of high-wage jobs
   • New medical health facilities in the works
   • Future plans to attract and retain business
   • Economic development programs
   • Industrial employment attraction plan

Development
To keep up with the rapid growth, the Brentwood City Council has enacted a two year development plan:

   • Expansion of community cultural arts programs
   • Plans for new Civic Center with library and city park
   • City Hall construction
   • Continue providing affordable housing while maintaining a balance
   • Parks and Recreation trail expansion plan
   • Fire Station master plan includes building a new Fire Station in Brentwood
   • Single family resale homes, new construction, and land development plan
   • Maintain architectural beauty of the area

Economy
According to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the mean household income in the San Francisco Bay area is expected to increase from $68,000 in 2000, to approximately $86,400 by 2020.  In Contra Costa County, income is expected to rise from $79,000 in 2000 to approximately $99,000 in 2020.  Compared to life in San Francisco, where the cost of living remains one of the highest in the country for housing, food and consumer goods, life in Brentwood is a bargain!

   • More house and yard for your money
   • Average cost for goods and services in San Francisco is among the highest in
     the country

Services
Availability of a broad transportation network, including Bay Area Rapid Transit, mass transit and well constructed roads has been a major factor in the County’s economic and population growth.

   • Recyclables and yard waste collected
   • City plan to update regional transportation services
   • Two year plan to update Infrastructure includes rerouting traffic for trucks
   • Water/Sewer Roadway Master Plan updates
   • Solar Efficiencies
   • Energy conservation programs

Beauty Don't look for smog or skyscraping buildings obstructing your view here.  You'll enjoy the beauty of the country's natural landscape from the comforts of a suburban  home.    • The Trust for Public Land assures an       untouched landscape    • A short drive to the California Delta or      the coast    • Views of Mount Diablo    • Horse Country    • Nearly 4,000 acre Cowell Ranch will       remain open habitat

Mount Diablo

Community
In Brentwood and Contra Costa County, neighborhoods are organized into interconnected subdivisions with new construction and resale home sales keeping pace with one another.  You'll love the historic downtown area for shopping, strolling and meeting friends.

   • City amenities with a small town "feel"
   • City's Two Year Plan includes expansion of activities for teens
   • Away from urban crime
   • Great neighborhoods
   • Annual Cornfest celebrates the city's agricultural heritage

Government
If you like being involved, come to Brentwood!  The City Council is the legislative body responsible for setting city policy and adopting the city budget.  The community elects the mayor who serves a two year term and four members of the city council serve four-year terms at-large.

   • More opportunity to get involved than in a larger city
   • Long range plan for information service and software conversion
   • Organized system for records retention and archives
   • Cohesiveness between departments means better service for you
   • Smaller infrastructure with employees trained in working with the public
   • A solid fiscal model

Quality Education
The community is committed to providing quality education in safe, well designed public and private schools.  When you live in Brentwood, your children will attend top-notch schools where parents, teachers and the community work together to ensure a healthy educational environment.

   • Plans to expand educational and college opportunities
   • Programs for career development
   • Annual school growth of 500-700 new students
   • New elementary school and middle school in the works
   • Attractive and well-maintained school campuses
   • Close to colleges and universities
   • Programs for community education on a healthy lifestyle

Preservation
With a history founded in Agriculture, the County is committed to the preservation and development of local agriculture.  Here you can get the best produce around straight from the farm.  You can even "pick your own”!  (You won't find that in the big city!)  You'll find homes here with land and horse stalls, and programs in place to develop businesses supporting agriculture.

   • Availability of fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables year round
   • Plans for Agricultural Preservation and Development
   • City encourages promotion of bed and breakfast, and brands for marketing
   • Regional plans promote development of agriculture and winery industries

Come Home to Brentwood
Bring your family home to Brentwood. Your Brentwood California Real Estate Agent, Eric Harrison, specializes in New Homes in Contra Costa County, including new and resale homes in Brentwood. Call today about available properties!

Call 925-207-7722 or, email by filling out the form below.