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Alameda, California

city · Kern County (primary) , Alameda County

At a glance

77,238
Population
$1,235,700
Median home value (all homes)
307% above U.S. median
$1,156,096
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,474/mo
Median rent
84% above U.S. median
$137,697
Median household income
75% above U.S. median
31.6 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
74.37%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 190 — 90% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing325% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities23% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost69% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates61.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Alameda County Economic Development
The Economic & Civic Development Department of Alameda County Community Development Agency promotes economic development and public/private investment in Alameda County's unincorporated communities.
county Kern County Community Development
Provides consolidated land use planning and community development programs for Kern County residents. Its mission is to foster economic vitality, support resource conservation, and improve the economic, environmental, and social quality of life for residents, including those with lower incomes.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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