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Alameda County, California: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Alameda County at 8.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 76% higher than the rate for California (4.8). Households here have a median income of $129,367 and the unemployment rate was 4.9% in August 2026. Population: about 1,649,473 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Alameda County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 13,730 violent and 68,754 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 8.5 per 1,000 people, is 76% higher than the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 42.4 per 1,000, against 21.2 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (62%). CDC death records show about 111 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Alameda County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 13,730 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 131 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 683 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 4,425 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 8,491 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 68,754 | 42.4 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 7,671 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 42,226 | 26.0 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 18,857 | 11.6 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (15 agencies; 98% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Alameda County?
The median household in Alameda County earns $129,367 a year, 31% higher than the California median ($99,122). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,090,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $2,357. 9.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 41,552 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,649,473 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $129,367 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,090,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,357 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Alameda County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Alameda County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Alameda County: Amco Chemical, Alameda Naval Air Station and Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Main Site (Usdoe). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Alameda County has 18 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 18 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Del Valle (222 ft) and New Calaveras (210 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
36 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 3,400,991 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Alameda County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 3, Severe Storm 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 14 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 100 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 28 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Alameda County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Alameda County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-980 and SR 84. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Alameda County?
Federal school lists show 394 public and 128 private schools in the county. 69 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 98 fire or EMS stations and 22 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area, Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area and McLaughlin Eastshore State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Alameda County
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Alameda County (5 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Adamson Police Products (Livermore), Bell And Corbett Outfitters (El Cerrito), Black Dog Armory (Fremont), Eastbay Firearms (Livermore) and The Old West Gun Room INC (El Cerrito).
Liquor stores
245 liquor stores are on the map in Alameda County: 00 Liquor Mart (Fremont), 3 Ring Wine And Spirits (San Leandro), 3 Rings Market (Oakland), 5 Star Liquor (Newark), 7 Eleven #24003D (Alameda), 7 Seas Food And Liquor (Oakland), 7 Star Food & Liquor (Hayward), 7th Street Food & Liquors (Oakland) and 237 more.
Planned Parenthood
3 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Alameda County: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Hayward), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Oakland) and Planned Parenthood Northern California-El Cerrito Health Center (El Cerrito).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Alameda County?
Alameda County averaged 13,730 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 8.5 per 1,000 residents, 76% higher than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 42.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Alameda County?
$129,367 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Alameda County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 41,552 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Alameda County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Alameda County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Alameda County?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Alameda County: Amco Chemical, Alameda Naval Air Station and Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Main Site (Usdoe).
Is there road construction in Alameda County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Alameda County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-980 and SR 84. 3 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Alameda County?
69 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Alameda County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County | 1,165,012 | 3.9 | $127,229 |
| San Joaquin County | 797,334 | 6.5 | $92,179 |
| San Mateo County | 742,340 | 2.8 | $158,855 |
| Santa Clara County | 1,902,047 | 4.1 | $164,281 |
| Stanislaus County | 553,990 | 4.7 | $81,468 |
Cities in Alameda County with their own page: Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Livermore, Alameda, Pleasanton, Dublin, Union City, Castro Valley.
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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