Living in San Leandro, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Leandro · Census data 2020–2024
San Leandro has 87,826 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $101,420 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $844,200, the median rent is $2,186/month.
San Leandro at a glance
- Population
- 87,826
- Median age
- 41.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $101,420State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $844,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,186/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is San Leandro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Leandro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Leandro the median home value is $844,200, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,186 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,116 a month in housing costs.
San Leandro median household income
The median household income in San Leandro is $101,420 and the income per person is $47,074. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in San Leandro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,954
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.86
San Leandro demographics
- Population
- 87,826
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 30,454
- Foreign-born
- 38.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Leandro ›
Education in San Leandro
33.3% of adults 25 and older in San Leandro have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Leandro
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 8%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
San Leandro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro | 87,826 | $101,420 | $844,200 | $2,186 |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | $112,660 | $847,100 | $2,163 |
| Ashland | 22,210 | $81,702 | $775,800 | $2,110 |
| Cherryland | 14,143 | $86,418 | $668,800 | $2,140 |
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | $142,779 | $1,104,600 | $2,554 |
| Oakland | 439,418 | $101,600 | $929,900 | $1,979 |
| Alameda | 77,238 | $137,697 | $1,235,700 | $2,474 |
| Hayward | 158,801 | $113,318 | $854,400 | $2,391 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in San Leandro, CA?
The median household income in San Leandro is $101,420, about the same as 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 San Leandro?
The median home value in San Leandro is $844,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in San Leandro?
The median gross rent in San Leandro is $2,186 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is San Leandro, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in San Leandro?
The median age in San Leandro is 41.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in San Leandro?
The average commute to work in San Leandro is 31 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Leandro?
The unemployment rate in San Leandro is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Leandro?
33.3% of adults in San Leandro 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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