About San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Metro Area
A world-class city in every respect, the stunningly beautiful and culturally rich San Francisco
is not only a unique place to visit but also to live. The area has a lot going for it: exceptional
arts and cultural activities, plenty of history and sense of place, a strong commercial and financial
core; and all the education and services anyone could want. The climate is one of the most
unusual in the world, and the area is among the most ethnically and socially diverse in the country.
The many world-famous tourist attractions- Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, the cable car system,
hilltop residential enclaves, and the wine country to the north- mix with considerable local
entertainment and culture to make the city one of the most interesting and fun places to live in the country.
ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Alameda is 6.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%).
Recent job growth is Positive. Alameda jobs have increased by 1.4%.
COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Alameda’s cost of living is 110.0% higher than the U.S. average.
More Cost of Living or Compare Alameda’s Cost of Living
WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, August and July are the most pleasant months in Alameda, while January and December
are the least comfortable months.
VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Alameda county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 79.8% to 17.6%.
POPULATION
Alameda’s population is 78,841 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.9%.
TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 33.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes.
REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Alameda is Real Estate: $1,237,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.5%.
SCHOOLS
Alameda public schools spend $9,673 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S.
is $12,383. There are about 22.9 students per teacher in Alameda.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.