At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$143,485 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,327,133
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
2,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
86.8%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.2%
5.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $143,485. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Piedmont is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,327,133. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,008/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
86.8% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(158% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population11,012
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density6,478/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$143,485
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$2,327,133
Housing Units3,943
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property2,008/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity19.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking5.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation333 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.8%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+48.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Piedmont was founded in 1907.
The median home in Piedmont was built in 1938.
10.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
35.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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