In Alameda, California, the median home price is $1,086,239; median household income is $129,367; the population is 1,649,473; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 471.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alameda at a glance
Population
1,649,473
Median Household Income
$129,367
Typical Home Value
$1,086,239
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
471.7
Avg Commute Time
31.0
About Alameda
Alameda has a population of 1,649,473. The median home value is $1,086,239, 26% above the California median. Median household income is $129,367 (31% above the California median). The most populated towns are Oakland, Hayward, and Fremont.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alameda
6 towns, by population.
Alameda at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alameda?
- Alameda has a population of 1,649,473 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alameda?
- The median home value in Alameda is $1,086,239. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alameda?
- Median household income in Alameda is $129,367 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alameda in?
- Alameda is in California.
- How many towns are in Alameda?
- Alameda contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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