Here's what it costs to live in Alameda, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,474 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,235,700. Households earn a median of $137,697 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$137,697
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,474
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,235,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
77,238
Latest estimate
Median Age
41 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
29
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,821
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,050,633
Census ACS
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
64°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.0%
What is the cost of living index for Alameda?
The cost of living index for Alameda is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Alameda?
The median gross rent in Alameda is $2,474 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Alameda?
The median household income in Alameda is $137,697 per year.
What is the median home value in Alameda?
The median home value in Alameda is $1,235,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Alameda?
Air quality data for Alameda is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Alameda?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
