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What are the crime rate and median income in Alameda, CA?
The violent-crime rate in Alameda was 3.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 20% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $137,697 and the median home value is $1,235,700. About 77,238 people live in Alameda.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Alameda?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Alameda at 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (275 in all). For comparison, that is 20% lower than the California rate (4.3) and close to the national rate (3.3). There were also 2,789 property crimes, a rate of 35.3 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 6.5 per 1,000, about 3.3 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 49 were reported, the count is up 461%.
| Offense (2025) | Alameda count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 275 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 21 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 89 | 1.1 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 165 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,789 | 35.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 185 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,087 | 26.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 517 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Alameda changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 | 524 | 0 |
| 2022 | 236 | 3,214 | 1 |
| 2023 | 261 | 4,265 | 0 |
| 2024 | 239 | 3,683 | 6 |
| 2025 | 275 | 2,789 | 0 |
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. City figures are the Alameda Police Department's own reports.
How does Alameda compare with California?
The median household income in Alameda is $137,697, 39% higher than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,235,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,474 a month. About 77,238 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 7,427 per square mile. The city lies in Alameda County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Alameda | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,238 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $137,697 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,235,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,474 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 61.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Alameda?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Alameda: Alameda Naval Air Station. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Alameda County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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.
Is there road construction in Alameda?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Alameda city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Alameda?
Inside the city limits there are 19 public schools (2024-25) and 10 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Point National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, San Bruno Mountain State Park and Thornton State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Alameda
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Alameda city limits.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Alameda city limits: 7 Eleven #24003D (Alameda), Alameda Cellars Wines And Liquors (Alameda), Better Buy Liquor (Alameda), Daves Liquor (Alameda), Encinals Liquors Grocery & Deli (Alameda), Ez Liquors 2 (Alameda), Liquor Hub (Alameda), Santos Liquor (Alameda) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Alameda city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
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?
In 2025, Alameda had 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (275 reported), 20% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 35.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Alameda?
$137,697 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Alameda?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,235,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Alameda?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Alameda County as “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Oakland, CA (3 mi) · San Leandro, CA (6 mi) · South San Francisco, CA (9 mi) · Berkeley, CA (9 mi) · Castro Valley, CA (11 mi) · Daly City, CA (12 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Alameda County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Alameda city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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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