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Alum Rock, CA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

lake_luca50

First time home buyer in Alum Rock

OK so It's a a small town city with about 11,619 people. The median home value here is around $880,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better f...

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Gabriella Peterson

Alum Rock job market vs Baltimore

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 15 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Alum Rock sits at 321.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public tr...

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Sarah G.

Best areas to explore in Alum Rock?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

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Gabriella Peterson

Remote worker thinking about Alum Rock

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $111,976 in Alum Rock. It's a a small town city with about 11,619 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I...

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Gabriella Peterson

Housing market in Alum Rock right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from San Francisco and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 11,619 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

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Isaac Rodriguez

Anyone regret moving to Alum Rock?

Hey folks, My partner and I are I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Melanie Chavez

Best neighborhoods in Alum Rock

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $111,976, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Alum Rock sits at 321.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $880,000, which is...

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austin_joseph

Best and worst neighborhoods in Alum Rock

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Melanie Chavez

Just moved to Alum Rock, any tips?

Hi all, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $880,000, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 11,619 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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