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Crime in Alameda summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alameda. Key points include:
There were 3,895 total crimes in Alameda in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alameda is 5,231.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alameda is 317.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alameda is 4,914.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Alameda is 146.84% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Alameda Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alameda / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,895 | 5,231.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 236 | 317.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 93 | 124.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 121 | 162.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,659 | 4,914.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 192 | 257.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,515 | 3,377.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 952 | 1,278.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Alameda summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alameda. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alameda is 207 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alameda is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Alameda is $1,155,483.
The median income in Alameda is $137,697.
Alameda's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Alameda Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Alameda | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 415 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Alameda, CA Weather
The average high in Alameda is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Alameda |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Alameda Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Alameda
The current population in Alameda is 77,238. The population has increased 6.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77,238 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 76,876 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 77,565 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 78,320 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 79,827 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 78,522 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 78,462 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 78,246 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 77,409 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 76,733 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 75,763 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 74,818 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 74,023 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 73,239 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 72,512 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alameda
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Alameda is:
40.9% White with 31,577 White residents.
6.0% African American with 4,596 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 129 American Indian residents.
28.6% Asian with 22,108 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 377 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 928 Other residents.
8.8% Two Or More with 6,763 Two Or More residents.
13.9% Hispanic with 10,760 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 28.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Alameda
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Alameda is 52.3% female with 40,377 female residents.
Alameda is 47.7% male with 36,861 male residents.
| Gender | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alameda for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Alameda completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Alameda completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Alameda completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Alameda completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Alameda completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Alameda completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Alameda completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Alameda completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Alameda completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alameda, California
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3.3% of households in Alameda earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Alameda earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Alameda earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Alameda earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Alameda earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.3% of households in Alameda earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Alameda earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Alameda earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in Alameda earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.4% of households in Alameda earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Alameda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
