Housing data for San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo, CA has an estimated 29,171 residents and 8,816 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Alameda County.
32.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,163 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+14.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 29,171 (±1,485)
- Housing units
- 8,816 (±359)
- Households that rent
- 32.8%
- Median gross rent
- $2,163
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +14.1%
What stands out in San Lorenzo
Working from home: 8.3% (±1.7 points) in San Lorenzo, lower than in Alameda County (25.7%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 11.2% (±2.2 points) in San Lorenzo, lower than in Alameda County (28.8%).
Households without a vehicle: 4.8% (±1.9 points) in San Lorenzo, lower than in Alameda County (10.0%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 12.6% (±2.7 points) in San Lorenzo, lower than in Alameda County (24.7%).
Housing in San Lorenzo at a glance
- Median rent: $2,163 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,182 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 48.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 32.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $112,660 median household income
- Home values: $847,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $3,016 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,683 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 11.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 75.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 86.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.2% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 70.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +14.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 12.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 11.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room
San Lorenzo against Alameda County, its state and the nation
| San Lorenzo | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 29,171 (±1,485) | 1,649,473 (exact) | 39,287,377 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 8,816 (±359) | 637,212 (±385) | 14,644,735 (±1,665) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.8% (±3.6 points) | 45.6% (±0.5 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,163 (±$166) | $2,357 (±$16) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $112,660 (±$4,669) | $129,367 (±$1,284) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $847,100 (±$11,591) | $1,090,100 (±$6,313) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,683 (±$276) | $8,474 (±$77) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 86.5% (±5.9 points) | 65.4% (±0.7 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | 31.0 minutes (±0.2) | 28.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.2% (±2.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.7 years (±1.5) | 39.0 years (±0.2) | 37.9 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
San Lorenzo covers 3.0 square miles of land, about 9,577 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How San Lorenzo has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 25,569 (±928) | 29,171 (±1,485) | +14.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 7,778 (±176) | 8,816 (±359) | +13.3% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,848 (±$154) | $2,163 (±$166) | +17.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $586,400 (±$11,779) | $847,100 (±$11,591) | +44.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $97,286 (±$5,174) | $112,660 (±$4,669) | +15.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,406 (±$96) | $3,016 (±$135) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,161 (±$269) | $5,683 (±$276) | +36.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.0% (±3.2 points) | 32.8% (±3.6 points) | +6.8 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | +0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Alameda County
San Lorenzo has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Alameda County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alameda County recorded 645 violent and 3,177 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in San Lorenzo
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94580 | 76% | 29,420 | $2,274 | $846,700 | $110,729 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near San Lorenzo
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 1.7 mi | $2,110 | $775,800 | 64.9% |
| Cherryland | 1.8 mi | $2,140 | $668,800 | 60.7% |
| San Leandro | 2.4 mi | $2,186 | $844,200 | 41.9% |
| Hayward | 3.8 mi | $2,391 | $854,400 | 42.0% |
| Castro Valley | 4.6 mi | $2,554 | $1,104,600 | 27.5% |
| Fairview | 5.0 mi | $2,644 | $963,300 | 21.2% |
| Oakland | 8.1 mi | $1,979 | $929,900 | 57.7% |
| Union City | 8.2 mi | $2,713 | $1,104,900 | 35.3% |
Places in California most like San Lorenzo
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora | $2,254 | $862,700 | $113,569 | 32.1% |
| Lakewood | $2,347 | $827,200 | $119,177 | 28.6% |
| Temple City | $2,135 | $961,800 | $104,425 | 37.1% |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | $2,216 | $758,800 | $114,853 | 32.6% |
| Mayflower Village | $2,243 | $889,200 | $105,242 | 26.9% |
| La Mirada | $2,217 | $825,900 | $109,288 | 23.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across California.
HUD Fair Market Rent for San Lorenzo, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,088 | $2,290 | $2,805 | $3,592 | $4,250 |
HUD income limits for San Lorenzo, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $162,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
San Lorenzo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about San Lorenzo
What is the average rent in San Lorenzo, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in San Lorenzo is $2,163 (±$166) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in San Lorenzo?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in San Lorenzo, CA is $1,063 (±$497) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in San Lorenzo rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in San Lorenzo pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo has an estimated 2,808 (±363) renting households, 32.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in San Lorenzo?
The median household income in San Lorenzo is $112,660 (±$4,669) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in San Lorenzo, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $847,100 (±$11,591) for owner-occupied homes in San Lorenzo (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is San Lorenzo growing?
In San Lorenzo, the number of residents went from 25,569 in 2015–2019 to 29,171 in 2020–2024 (+14.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in San Lorenzo?
The ZIP code that covers San Lorenzo is 94580.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 94580?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 94580 is $2,274 (±$97) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for San Lorenzo CDP, California (place:68112, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .