Alameda County

CA · Pop. 111,555 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Alameda County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 111,555.

$/Acre: $25,668

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 261.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index124.3

Median Household Income$82,074

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$25,668

Median Home Price$1153K

Acres for Sale85

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low52°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,916 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)233 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K423

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak