Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
28%
Alamo
Alamo, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,559
Population
14,519
Renter Mix
9% Rent
Bask in tranquil luxury near recreational and metropolitan amenities
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Situated about 25 miles east of San Francisco, Alamo is an upscale suburb in Contra Costa County. Alamo offers residents the best of suburban living—peaceful luxury within close proximity to the bustling and vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. Outdoor recreation abounds near Alamo, with convenience to Mount Diablo State Park, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, and Redwood Regional Park. Shopping opportunities are plentiful in Alamo’s charming downtown area as well as in neighboring Walnut Creek. Getting around from Alamo is simple with access to I-680 and the Lafayette BART Station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$237,524
Average: $231,980
Education
7,980
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,831
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alamo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alamo, CA is $2,559 for one bedroom, $2,839 for two bedrooms, and $4,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamo has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,559/month
675 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alamo, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Central County Special Education Programs School
Public
Grades K-12
15 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Central County Special Education Programs School
Public
Grades K-12
15 Students
Central County Special Education Programs School
Public
Grades K-12
15 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rudgear Park
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
- Diablo Foothills Regional Park
- Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area
- Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.