Living in Alameda, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alameda · Census data 2020–2024
Alameda has 77,238 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $137,697 (39% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,235,700, the median rent is $2,474/month.
Alameda at a glance
- Population
- 77,238
- Median age
- 41State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $137,697State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,235,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,474/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Alameda a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alameda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alameda the median home value is $1,235,700, 271% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,474 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,933 a month in housing costs.
Alameda median household income
The median household income in Alameda is $137,697 and the income per person is $75,137. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Alameda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,291
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.53
Alameda demographics
- Population
- 77,238
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 29,988
- Foreign-born
- 25.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alameda ›
Education in Alameda
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Alameda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alameda
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 44.2%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Alameda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 77,238 | $137,697 | $1,235,700 | $2,474 |
| Oakland | 439,418 | $101,600 | $929,900 | $1,979 |
| Piedmont | 10,945 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | $101,420 | $844,200 | $2,186 |
| Emeryville | 13,081 | $117,092 | $604,800 | $2,936 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | $112,660 | $847,100 | $2,163 |
| Ashland | 22,210 | $81,702 | $775,800 | $2,110 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
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What is the median household income in Alameda, CA?
The median household income in Alameda is $137,697, 39% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alameda?
The median home value in Alameda is $1,235,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Alameda?
The median gross rent in Alameda is $2,474 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Alameda, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Alameda?
The median age in Alameda is 41 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Alameda?
The average commute to work in Alameda is 32 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alameda?
The unemployment rate in Alameda is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alameda?
61.5% of adults in Alameda have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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