Housing by town in Alameda County, California
Alameda County, California has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,357 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,797 in 2015–2019 (+31.2%; Up after inflation).
Piedmont has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Oakland the lowest ($1,979).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,357 (±$16)
- Households that rent
- 45.6%
- Median household income
- $129,367
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Alameda County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $2,474 | 49.3% | $137,697 | $1,235,700 | $9,949 |
| Albany | $2,445 | 46.9% | $144,107 | $1,202,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Ashland | $2,110 | 64.9% | $81,702 | $775,800 | $4,978 |
| Berkeley | $2,133 | 55.8% | $108,092 | $1,413,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Castro Valley | $2,554 | 27.5% | $142,779 | $1,104,600 | $8,225 |
| Cherryland | $2,140 | 60.7% | $86,418 | $668,800 | $4,656 |
| Dublin | $3,191 | 34.3% | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Emeryville | $2,936 | 75.8% | $117,092 | $604,800 | $6,209 |
| Fairview | $2,644 | 21.2% | $148,667 | $963,300 | $6,754 |
| Fremont | $2,933 | 39.2% | $181,506 | $1,403,800 | $9,190 |
| Hayward | $2,391 | 42.0% | $113,318 | $854,400 | $5,739 |
| Livermore | $2,677 | 28.0% | $160,775 | $1,105,600 | $8,531 |
| Newark | $2,776 | 30.6% | $169,064 | $1,142,800 | $8,140 |
| Oakland | $1,979 | 57.7% | $101,600 | $929,900 | $8,575 |
| Piedmont | $3,500 or more | 9.1% | $250,000 or more | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Pleasanton | $3,060 | 33.0% | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $10,000 or more |
| San Leandro | $2,186 | 41.9% | $101,420 | $844,200 | $6,133 |
| San Lorenzo | $2,163 | 32.8% | $112,660 | $847,100 | $5,683 |
| Union City | $2,713 | 35.3% | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $8,217 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,200 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,850 | $135,750 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,650 | $146,650 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,450 | $157,500 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,250 | $168,350 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $112,050 | $179,200 |
How the places in Alameda County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in Alameda County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,640 | 1,281 | 86,670 | 5,381 | 1,610,673 | 15 of 15 |
| 2024 | 12,818 | 787 | 68,522 | 4,205 | 1,629,632 | 15 of 15 |
| 2025 | 10,575 | 645 | 52,066 | 3,177 | 1,638,929 | 15 of 15 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alameda County recorded 10,575 violent and 52,066 property crimes, 645 and 3,177 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Alameda County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Police Department | 444,211 | 6,554 | 23,343 |
| Fremont Police Department | 227,635 | 241 | 4,051 |
| Hayward Police Department | 157,399 | 725 | 4,218 |
| Alameda County Sheriff's Office | 139,564 | 630 | 1,972 |
| Berkeley Police Department | 121,235 | 775 | 4,986 |
| San Leandro Police Department | 85,567 | 433 | 2,515 |
| Livermore Police Department | 84,137 | 147 | 1,532 |
| Alameda Police Department | 78,978 | 275 | 2,810 |
| Pleasanton Police Department | 74,698 | 92 | 1,030 |
| Dublin Police Department | 70,120 | 102 | 990 |
| Union City Police Department | 65,297 | 294 | 1,192 |
| Newark Police Department | 45,944 | 154 | 1,409 |
| Albany Police Department | 19,258 | 35 | 458 |
| Emeryville Police Department | 14,177 | 109 | 1,350 |
| Piedmont Police Department | 10,709 | 9 | 210 |
ZIP codes in Alameda County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94544 | 76,947 | $2,373 | $827,200 | $107,785 | 43.8% |
| 94568 | 70,803 | $3,191 | $1,317,100 | $214,385 | 34.3% |
| 94536 | 70,619 | $2,853 | $1,287,800 | $167,662 | 41.4% |
| 94538 | 67,781 | $2,860 | $1,136,600 | $147,301 | 55.3% |
| 94587 | 67,464 | $2,713 | $1,104,900 | $133,715 | 35.3% |
| 94541 | 67,139 | $2,239 | $812,000 | $105,729 | 53.3% |
| 94501 | 63,808 | $2,437 | $1,250,300 | $127,906 | 56.0% |
| 94601 | 53,259 | $1,721 | $710,000 | $72,359 | 63.6% |
| 94539 | 52,396 | $3,214 | $1,950,900 | $243,552 | 21.0% |
| 94550 | 49,873 | $2,646 | $1,202,500 | $180,295 | 26.5% |
| 94560 | 46,903 | $2,776 | $1,142,800 | $169,064 | 30.6% |
| 94577 | 46,317 | $2,242 | $856,100 | $108,772 | 44.5% |
| 94546 | 44,855 | $2,539 | $1,043,500 | $128,385 | 33.7% |
| 94566 | 44,222 | $2,642 | $1,656,900 | $191,155 | 29.4% |
| 94605 | 44,103 | $1,902 | $849,300 | $106,068 | 37.1% |
| 94578 | 41,769 | $2,116 | $823,000 | $94,084 | 55.9% |
| 94611 | 40,116 | $2,303 | $1,537,700 | $180,549 | 39.4% |
| 94606 | 39,966 | $1,873 | $802,700 | $72,470 | 79.8% |
| 94551 | 37,885 | $2,696 | $978,500 | $145,392 | 29.4% |
| 94555 | 37,501 | $3,275 | $1,376,600 | $219,938 | 29.0% |
| 94603 | 35,742 | $1,842 | $614,700 | $76,723 | 52.1% |
| 94608 | 34,395 | $2,661 | $849,600 | $120,239 | 68.9% |
| 94588 | 34,328 | $3,317 | $1,384,300 | $191,073 | 36.9% |
| 94621 | 33,840 | $1,551 | $543,700 | $52,049 | 63.6% |
| 94545 | 32,843 | $2,442 | $879,400 | $114,356 | 28.9% |
| 94610 | 32,628 | $2,209 | $1,379,700 | $134,507 | 62.0% |
| 94602 | 31,759 | $1,996 | $1,129,500 | $122,263 | 39.8% |
| 94580 | 29,420 | $2,274 | $846,700 | $110,729 | 28.1% |
| 94607 | 28,804 | $2,014 | $720,600 | $94,863 | 69.9% |
| 94619 | 26,831 | $2,107 | $1,025,300 | $129,867 | 30.3% |
| 95391 | 25,574 | $3,500 or more | $947,000 | $176,952 | 30.0% |
| 94609 | 23,928 | $2,222 | $1,207,700 | $107,834 | 67.1% |
| 94704 | 23,788 | $1,937 | $906,100 | $50,129 | 87.6% |
| 94703 | 20,934 | $2,240 | $1,359,000 | $109,881 | 59.2% |
| 94579 | 20,017 | $2,139 | $850,300 | $99,040 | 26.3% |
| 94706 | 19,969 | $2,451 | $1,203,500 | $143,398 | 46.7% |
| 94612 | 18,175 | $1,960 | $827,800 | $74,037 | 91.4% |
| 94702 | 17,635 | $2,094 | $1,202,100 | $99,775 | 48.7% |
| 94618 | 16,958 | $2,580 | $1,753,100 | $201,780 | 32.6% |
| 94542 | 14,871 | $2,676 | $1,148,000 | $133,734 | 27.4% |
| 94552 | 14,506 | $3,197 | $1,394,300 | $212,605 | 6.8% |
| 94705 | 13,991 | $2,441 | $1,992,800 | $167,970 | 40.6% |
| 94502 | 13,430 | $3,500 or more | $1,204,200 | $180,938 | 14.0% |
| 94707 | 12,811 | $2,429 | $1,649,300 | $212,776 | 12.5% |
| 94709 | 12,146 | $2,042 | $1,375,000 | $89,054 | 75.7% |
| 94710 | 8,380 | $2,477 | $1,081,000 | $102,227 | 63.2% |
| 94720 | 5,763 | $3,500 or more | $507,800 | — | 75.2% |
| 94586 | 971 | $3,500 or more | $1,511,000 | $204,931 | 16.9% |
| 94613 | 472 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Alameda County
What is the crime rate in Alameda County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alameda County recorded 645 violent and 3,177 property crimes per 100,000 residents (10,575 violent and 52,066 property crimes in all).
Which place in Alameda County has the highest rent?
Piedmont has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Alameda County has the lowest rent?
Oakland has the lowest median gross rent, $1,979 (±$29) a month.
What is the median rent in Alameda County, California?
The median gross rent in Alameda County is $2,357 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alameda County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alameda County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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