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Alameda County
  • County in California
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Alameda County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in California
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      A+
    8. Cost of Living
      D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    11. Commute
      B
    Alameda County is located in California with a population of 1,673,133. Alameda County is one of the best places to live in California. In Alameda County, most residents own their homes. In Alameda County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Alameda County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Alameda County are highly rated.
    Population
    1,673,133
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $870,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,043
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      241.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      286.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      418.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,671.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      753.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Alameda County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $112,017
    National
    $69,021
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