At a Glance
Median Income
$132,015
$72,245 per capita
Home Value
$1,203,900
Zillow: $1,137,620
Median Rent
$2,394/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
321/100K
4,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
8.2% smoking rate
How Alameda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alameda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alameda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alameda residents earn a median household income of $132,015 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,245. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alameda is $1,203,900 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,137,620. Median rent is $2,394/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Alameda reports 321 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,989/100K. The murder rate is 8.1/100K.
Education
60.3% of adults in Alameda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alameda has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population76,876
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density7,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born25.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,015
Per Capita$72,245
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,203,900
Rent$2,394
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$1,137,620
Housing Units32,037
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent321/100K
Property4,989/100K
Murder8.1/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary262/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Alameda was built in 1964.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
25.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.