Alum Rock, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,619 Population 13,355/sq mi density
$111,976 Median Income $34,255 per capita
$880,000 Home Value $1,435,993 Zillow
$2,412 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$111,976 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$880,000 home value, $2,412/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Alum Rock, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,976
49% above
$34,255 per capita
Home Value
$880,000
212% above
Zillow: $1,435,993
Median Rent
$2,412/mo
107% above
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
66.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Alum Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alum Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
149%
Home Value
312%
Rent
207%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alum Rock a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alum Rock residents earn a median household income of $111,976 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,255. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alum Rock is $880,000 , 212% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,435,993. Median rent is $2,412/month, with 36.2% 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 1955.

Education

19.8% of adults in Alum Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alum Rock has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population11,619
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density13,355/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born45.3%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,976
Per Capita$34,255
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789

Housing

C
Home Value$880,000
Rent$2,412
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$1,435,993
Housing Units2,964
Rent Burden36.2%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,125/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation165 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations688
Libraries49

Did You Know?

The median home in Alum Rock was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
45.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.