Living in Alameda
Alameda is a large place in California, United States, home to 78,630 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 6%, #106 of 2,119), early retirees (top 9%, #915 of 10,762), retired couples (top 12%, #1,054 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Alameda
- It is right on the coast of the San Francisco Bay.
- It is part of Greater Oakland, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 33 min and sets around 1:54; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How Alameda ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,584 of 11,898 | #217 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,775 of 9,771 | #265 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,569 of 8,006 | #231 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,546 of 6,237 | #190 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,054 of 9,474 | #116 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,653 of 9,474 | #210 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #915 of 10,762 | #122 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,419 of 4,537 | #200 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,248 of 4,444 | #195 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #957 of 3,053 | #163 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,467 of 7,271 | #200 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #985 of 6,227 | #123 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #1,286 of 3,933 | #228 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #106 of 2,119 | #8 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,864 of 8,006 | #171 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,359 of 12,111 | #393 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #1,318 of 4,114 | #234 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,157 of 7,271 | #141 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,658 of 9,474 | #168 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,749 of 18,063 | #540 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,103 of 16,523 | #500 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,648 of 18,063 | #757 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,590 of 16,523 | #186 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,216 of 21,167 | #175 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #10,275 of 12,111 | #585 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #808 of 6,413 | #54 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,350 of 12,111 | #147 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,223 of 4,750 | #185 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oakland (California) 4 km
- Emeryville 7 km
- San Leandro 11 km
- Berkeley (California) 11 km
- Bayview-Hunters Point 12 km
- Albany (California) 13 km
- Moraga 14 km
- Orinda 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.