At a Glance
Median Income
$153,602
$71,179 per capita
Home Value
$1,038,600
Zillow: $1,103,911
Median Rent
$2,640/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
1,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
325 sunny days/yr
How Livermore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Livermore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Livermore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Livermore residents earn a median household income of $153,602 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,179. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Livermore is $1,038,600 , 268% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,103,911. Median rent is $2,640/month, with 31.6% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Livermore reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,700/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
50.6% of adults in Livermore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Livermore has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population85,870
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,232/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,602
Per Capita$71,179
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,038,600
Rent$2,640
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$1,103,911
Housing Units31,770
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property1,700/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days325/yr
Rain26.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations65
Libraries50
Did You Know?
Livermore was founded in 1869.
The median home in Livermore was built in 1978.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.
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