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Living in
Dublin.
About
Life in Dublin
Dublin is a prosperous, family-oriented suburb experiencing rapid development, and living here means accepting both the benefits of a high-income community and the growing pains that come with it. The job market is healthy with a 4.4% unemployment rate, and the presence of corporate headquarters keeps employment opportunities local, which can reduce commute stress for some residents. That said, the average commute still sits at nearly 38 minutes, so unless you work in Dublin itself, you should expect significant drive time to San Francisco or Oakland.
Dublin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
40.8%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Dublin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dublin, the largest foreign-born group is from India (46.3%), and 15.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.6%
of households
Married Couples
66.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dublin
In Dublin, rent runs 57% above the CA average, and home values are 79% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,227,704 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Dublin
Unemployment in Dublin is 1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Dublin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.9 min avg
How Dublin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dublin, most residents drive alone to work (49%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dublin runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
145.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,410.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dublin Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Dublin, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
289 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Dublin is about 4% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Dublin, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Dublin is about 4% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dublin has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 2.83" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.92" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 2.25" |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 1.08" |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.14" |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 57°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 85°F | 55°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.75" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dublin
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dublin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Stanford Health Care Tri-valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Pleasanton
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · San Ramon
Eden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Castro Valley
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dublin
Dublin's student/teacher ratio is 24.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Dublin (within 15 miles)
California State University-East Bay
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,099 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 28% graduate · median earnings $61,853 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Mary's College of California
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $59,769 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dublin
Dublin has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
25 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
30 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dublin
Dublin Library
200 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Cities Near Dublin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dublin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Dublin FAQ
Is Dublin, California affordable?⌄
Dublin's median rent is $3,191/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $214,385/year. Median home value is $1,317,100.
Is Dublin, California safe?⌄
Dublin's violent crime rate was 146 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1410 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dublin, California?⌄
Dublin has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dublin, California?⌄
The cost of living in Dublin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,191/month and median household income is $214,385/year. The median home value is $1,317,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dublin, California?⌄
The average commute in Dublin is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from