Living in Livermore, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livermore · Census data 2020–2024
Livermore has 85,522 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $160,775 (62% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,105,600, the median rent is $2,677/month.
Livermore at a glance
- Population
- 85,522
- Median age
- 40.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $160,775State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,105,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,677/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Livermore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Livermore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livermore the median home value is $1,105,600, 232% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,677 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,932 a month in housing costs.
Livermore median household income
The median household income in Livermore is $160,775 and the income per person is $73,933. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Livermore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,936
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.74
Livermore demographics
- Population
- 85,522
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 30,922
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livermore ›
Education in Livermore
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Livermore have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livermore
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Livermore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 85,522 | $160,775 | $1,105,600 | $2,677 |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $3,060 |
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| Sunol | 847 | $215,000 | $1,333,300 | $3,501 |
| Camino Tassajara | 5,831 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,422 |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $2,968 |
| Blackhawk | 10,137 | $245,208 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Mountain House | 25,513 | $177,163 | $946,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Livermore, CA?
The median household income in Livermore is $160,775, 62% 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 Livermore?
The median home value in Livermore is $1,105,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Livermore?
The median gross rent in Livermore is $2,677 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Livermore, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Livermore?
The median age in Livermore is 40.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Livermore?
The average commute to work in Livermore is 30 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Livermore?
The unemployment rate in Livermore is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livermore?
52.3% of adults in Livermore 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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