Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Piedmont
Piedmont, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,188
Population
10,195
Renter Mix
14% Rent
One of the Bay Area’s most lavish suburbs is perfect for families
Upscale
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Luxury
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Close-Knit
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Completely surrounded by the city of Oakland, Piedmont is known as one of the area’s most upscale towns. Piedmont is mostly residential and has five city parks with beautifully landscaped areas, featuring tennis courts, picnic facilities, playgrounds, and wooded pathways. The schools are excellent and some are even nationally recognized, attracting young families. The town is pretty quiet for the majority of the year, outside of seasonal events where this close-knit community comes together.
The Harvest Festival, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, and the Holiday Tree Lighting are just a few examples of popular annual events held in Piedmont. Piedmont is surrounded by Oakland, providing access to vibrant nightlife spots, diverse dining, and eclectic shops. This suburb is convenient to several major destinations Oakland is known for including Berkeley’s Telegraph District, the home of the United States counter-culture. Piedmont is an excellent option for renters looking for a quiet, yet upscale environment with quick access to the thrills of a vibrant cityscape.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$251,546
Average: $241,389
Education
6,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,312
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Piedmont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Piedmont, CA is $2,188 for one bedroom, and $3,319 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Piedmont has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,188/month
517 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Piedmont, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
464 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades K-5
323 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
733 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Morcom Rose Garden
- Lakeside Park
- Rotary Nature Center
- Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
- Temescal Regional Park
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.