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United Way map showing concentrated poverty neighborhoods in Antioch http://www.uwba.org/helplink/datacentral.php
Founded in 1850 as Smith’s Landing, Antioch is located east of Pittsburg at the western end of the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta.Antioch has experienced rapid growth in the past 15 years, as families have moved from Bay Area cities and inner suburbs in search of more affordable housing. With a population of over 100,000, Antioch is the largest city in east Contra Costa County, offering a variety of employment, shopping and recreational activities. Like other fast-growing east Contra Costa Cities, Antioch has been hard hit by the mortgage foreclosure crisis.
According to the Antioch Public Works Department, Antioch is home to 31 parks covering a total of 310 acres with an additional 600 acres of city-owned open space. It also has 11 miles of walking paths connecting communities to parks and schools. The Antioch Unified School District includes two high schools, four middle schools and 14 elementary schools. The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch organizes education in graphic arts, sculpture, pottery, and performance arts for various age groups. It also hosts the Saturday Summer Concert Series, Delta Blues Festival, Holiday De Lights and other community events.
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