At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$144,575 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,510,406
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
5.9% smoking rate
How Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamo residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $144,575. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% 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 Alamo is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,510,406. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.3% 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 1977.
Education
76.3% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population14,441
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,471/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$144,575
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$2,510,406
Housing Units5,332
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Alamo was built in 1977.
30.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.3% 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.