At a Glance
Median Income
$98,063
$46,387 per capita
Home Value
$813,600
Zillow: $804,945
Median Rent
$2,115/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
503/100K
4,546/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
324 sunny days/yr
How San Leandro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Leandro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Leandro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Leandro residents earn a median household income of $98,063 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,387. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 San Leandro is $813,600 , 189% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $804,945. Median rent is $2,115/month, with 31.8% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
San Leandro reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,546/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in San Leandro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Leandro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population88,531
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density6,646/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,063
Per Capita$46,387
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$813,600
Rent$2,115
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$804,945
Housing Units31,910
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent503/100K
Property4,546/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary415/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in San Leandro was built in 1959.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% 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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