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Alameda
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
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Suburb
Oakland

Alameda

#30 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Alameda is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 78,320. Alameda is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Alameda offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Alameda there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Alameda and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Alameda are highly rated.
    About Alameda...
    Population
    78,320
    Suburb of
    Oakland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $972,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,106
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      87.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      142.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      251.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,330.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      602.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Alameda

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $113,339
    National
    $69,021
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