Alameda County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,651,949 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$126,240 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,057,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$948 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,175 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 63
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 75% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, CA State Senate District 5, CA Assembly District 20, CA
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Schools

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Pleasanton Middle
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Foothill High
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
Village High
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Las Positas College
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
Ohlone College
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Unitek College
10 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Stanford Health Care-Valleycare
4 miles, NE • 5 star
Washington Hospital
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fremont Hospital
8 miles, SW
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
25 miles, W • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
41 miles, E • 1 star
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