Living in Alamo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alamo · Census data 2020–2024
Alamo has 14,488 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Alamo at a glance
- Population
- 14,488
- Median age
- 49.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Alamo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Alamo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alamo the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Alamo median household income
The median household income in Alamo is $250,001 and the income per person is $141,615. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Alamo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,315
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.84
Alamo demographics
- Population
- 14,488
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 5,070
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alamo ›
Education in Alamo
77.5% of adults 25 and older in Alamo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alamo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Alamo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Diablo | 1,232 | $248,150 | $2,000,001 | — |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| Danville | 43,401 | $232,216 | $1,681,700 | $3,501 |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
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What is the median household income in Alamo, CA?
The median household income in Alamo is $250,001, 152% 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 Alamo?
The median home value in Alamo is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Alamo?
The median gross rent in Alamo is $3,501 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Alamo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Alamo?
The median age in Alamo is 49.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Alamo?
The average commute to work in Alamo is 29 minutes; 31.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alamo?
The unemployment rate in Alamo is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alamo?
77.5% of adults in Alamo 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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