Living in Alum Rock, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alum Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Alum Rock has 10,440 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $126,705 (28% higher than the California median), the median home value is $909,500, the median rent is $2,389/month.
Alum Rock at a glance
- Population
- 10,440
- Median age
- 41State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $126,705State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $909,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,389/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Alum Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Alum Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alum Rock the median home value is $909,500, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,389 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,005 a month in housing costs.
Alum Rock median household income
The median household income in Alum Rock is $126,705 and the income per person is $39,114. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Alum Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,896
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.84
Alum Rock demographics
- Population
- 10,440
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 2,648
- Foreign-born
- 41.9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alum Rock ›
Education in Alum Rock
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Alum Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alum Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Alum Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | 10,440 | $126,705 | $909,500 | $2,389 |
| East Foothills | 7,139 | $199,375 | $1,346,100 | $3,321 |
| San Jose | 990,138 | $146,427 | $1,233,200 | $2,669 |
| Milpitas | 78,578 | $178,798 | $1,251,700 | $3,120 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
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What is the median household income in Alum Rock, CA?
The median household income in Alum Rock is $126,705, 28% 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 Alum Rock?
The median home value in Alum Rock is $909,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Alum Rock?
The median gross rent in Alum Rock is $2,389 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Alum Rock, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Alum Rock?
The median age in Alum Rock is 41 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Alum Rock?
The average commute to work in Alum Rock is 28 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alum Rock?
The unemployment rate in Alum Rock is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alum Rock?
24.7% of adults in Alum Rock 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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