Alamo SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Alamo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alamo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alamo is 305 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alamo is 3.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Alamo is $2,543,801.
The median income in Alamo is $250,001.
Alamo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Alamo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Alamo | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 737 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Alamo, CA Weather
The average high in Alamo is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Alamo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Alamo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Alamo
The current population in Alamo is 14,488. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,488 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 14,441 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 14,355 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 13,852 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 13,864 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 14,905 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 15,317 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 15,521 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 16,078 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 16,301 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 15,639 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 15,672 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 15,504 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,531 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 15,177 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alamo
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Alamo is:
72.3% White with 10,470 White residents.
1.3% African American with 194 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
12.1% Asian with 1,752 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 242 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 854 Two Or More residents.
6.7% Hispanic with 967 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Alamo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Alamo
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Alamo is 49.9% female with 7,227 female residents.
Alamo is 50.1% male with 7,260 male residents.
| Gender | Alamo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alamo for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Alamo completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Alamo completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Alamo completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Alamo completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Alamo completed associate's degree.
44.0% of adults in Alamo completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Alamo completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Alamo completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Alamo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Alamo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alamo, California
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1.2% of households in Alamo earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in Alamo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Alamo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in Alamo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.1% of households in Alamo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.4% of households in Alamo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.0% of households in Alamo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in Alamo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Alamo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
66.8% of households in Alamo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Alamo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 66.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
