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 Antioch Forklift Masts - 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 while being among the smaller communities in the Contra Costa County, it still hosts various employment, shopping and recreational opportunities.
In comparison to the other parts of the Bay Area, land remains in abundance and is actually inexpensive, with retail and office space renting for 20 to 30 percent less the other areas located in central Contra Costa County.
One of Antioch's' most sought-after qualities is the reasonably priced housing found here, which is extremely difficult to find amongst the various Bay Area communities. Found within this area are homes ranging in style from family residences to condos, priced for a wide range of income levels.
Insurance institutions, contracting, as well as service-orientated companies have become very popular as the pace of development has increased. This has created several jobs in the service sector areas, including schools and hospitals.
Though these areas sectors to be booming, individuals from Antioch seem to drift to larger cities for work, like San Francisco and Oakland. The growth during the past thirty years in Antioch has surged, and the population will continue to grow as real estate in the bigger cities becomes more and more pricey. People simply can't afford to live in the bigger cities and opt to move to a more inexpensive community on the outskirts of the Bay Area instead.
Boating is somewhat popular in Antioch, thus, several private boatyards, marinas and yacht clubs 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. Situated upstream from Antioch Bridge is the San Joaquin River, which is likewise considered a prime fishing spot.
The main provider of public transportation in the Antioch area is Tri-Delta Transit, even though the County Connection bus 930 also goes and connects to Mitchell Park n' Ride, Railroad Castlewood, John Muir Medical Center, Hillcrest Park n' Ride and Delta Fair Sommersville. The two major stations which could be found in this area are the Pittsburgh/Bay Point Station in Pittsburgh and Antioch-Pittsburgh Amtrak. Access to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is situated at the Pittsburgh/Bay Point Station.
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