Alameda, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 73,017
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Geography

Alameda is situated on a small island in San Francisco Bay, next to Oakland.

Cultural Attractions

Alameda has two theaters : the Alameda Civic Light Opera and the Altarena Playhouse.

Recreation

Alameda has over 100 parks, including a dog park.

Historical

In 1818, the governor of California gave Alameda, formerly part of a land grant, to Luis Peralta.

Economy

Alameda is home to more than 200 high-tech businesses and is nicknamed "Silicon Island."

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
73,017
Population under 55:
73.2%
Population over 55:
26.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Oakland

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
89°F July High, 36°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$56,133
Median home price:
$550,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.8%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
15
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
8

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
25
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
29

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
51/5
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
68/5

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
206

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