Alameda, California
Quick Statistics
Alameda is a community in Alameda County, California, home to about 77,238 people spread across 10.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $70,455 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,235,700. About 68.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Alameda ranks number 116 of 1,570 in population, number 242 in median household income, number 162 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Alameda typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oakland, CA | 2.7 mi. | 439,418 |
| 2. | Piedmont, CA | 5.8 mi. | 10,945 |
| 3. | San Leandro, CA | 5.9 mi. | 87,826 |
| 4. | Emeryville, CA | 7.1 mi. | 13,081 |
| 5. | Brisbane, CA | 8.1 mi. | 4,692 |
| 6. | San Lorenzo, CA | 8.2 mi. | 29,171 |
| 7. | Ashland, CA | 8.5 mi. | 22,210 |
| 8. | South San Francisco, CA | 8.7 mi. | 64,305 |
What is the population of Alameda, California?
Alameda has a population of about 77,238 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Alameda, California in?
Alameda is located in Alameda County, California.
What is the median home value in Alameda, California?
The median home value in Alameda is about $1,235,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Alameda, California?
The median personal income in Alameda is about $70,455 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Alameda, California?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Alameda County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Alameda, California?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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