Alameda, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
79,827
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$920,200
Median Income
$106,737
Median Rent
$1,973
Alameda SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Alameda, CA Crime Report
2,678
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,431.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.26%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alameda / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,678 | 3,431.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 193 | 247.3 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.6 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 111 | 142.2 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 68 | 87.1 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,485 | 3,184.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 196 | 251.1 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,819 | 2,330.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 470 | 602.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Alameda, CA Cost Of Living
181
Alameda's Overall Cost Of Living
Alameda's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alameda | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 134 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 301 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
Alameda, CA Photos
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Rankings for Alameda in California
Map Of Alameda, CA
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Population over time in Alameda
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 79,827 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 78,462 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 78,246 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 77,409 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 76,733 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 75,763 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 74,818 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 74,023 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 73,239 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 72,512 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alameda
| Race | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 31.5% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Alameda
| Gender | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alameda for adults over 25
| Education | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Alameda, California
| Income | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.6% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
