California · Metropolitan Area
Livermore is a mid-size city in California with a population of 85,870. Residents earn $153,602 per year, which is 104% above the national average.
Based on current data, Livermore receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Livermore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Livermore is $153,602, which is significantly higher than the national average — 104% above $75,149. This places Livermore among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Livermore is $1,038,600, making it a premium housing market at 268% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,640 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Livermore is below the national average at 274 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,742 per 100,000, near the national average.
Livermore is a highly educated community — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Livermore enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 325 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 75.0% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| 87% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $153,602 |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,179 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,885 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $140,099 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73,285 |
| County GDP | $182,539M |
| Restaurants | 4,325 |
| Healthcare | 5,301 |
| Retail | 4,113 |
| Manufacturing | 1,684 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,901 |
| 240% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $1,038,600 |
| 268% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,103,911 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $694 |
| Homes Sold | 52 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.1% |
| Price Drops | 27.6% |
| Inventory | 98 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,640 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,949 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,901 |
| 240% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.3% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,217/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,301 |
| Total Violent | 274.0/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.6/100K |
| Robbery | 36.0/100K |
| Assault | 226.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,742.4/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 312.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,233.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 196.2/100K |
| Arson | 24.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 106 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.3 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6870°N, 121.7598°W |
| County FIPS | 06001 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.6% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 65 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 83 |
| Public Libraries | 50 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,301 |
| Restaurants | 4,325 |
| Retail Stores | 4,113 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 106 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |